The Academy of Makeup & Arts (AMUA) is a small, private institution dedicated to preparing students for career advancement in the makeup arts and related industries. As such, AMUA does not have the capacity to provide accommodations of any kind.

Prospective students should carefully review the prerequisites and requirements for all programs to ensure they are prepared for the demands of the training and eventual professional work.

These include:

• Steady hands
• Good vision
• Good color perception
• Attention to detail
• Patience and tact
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to sit, stand, and bend for long periods
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

It is the responsibility of each applicant to assess their ability to meet these requirements before enrolling at AMUA. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the industry.

Consumer Information

The Academy of Makeup & Arts proudly reported outstanding outcomes for the July 2022–June 2023 period in its Tennessee Higher Education Commission Annual Report. The institution achieved a 0% overall withdrawal rate, a 100% overall completion rate, and a 100% overall in-field placement rate. Detailed statistical data for this program is available at http://state.tn.us/thec under the "Authorized Institutions Data" section.

• AMUA does not issue or guarantee state licensure.
• AMUA does not prepare students for state licensure examinations.
• Completion of a program does not guarantee job placement or career advancement in the field. 

Attendance Policy
Academy of Makeup & Arts considers interactive engagement in each class central to student success. Regular class attendance is key to this engagement and signals the commitment AMUA students make to participate fully in their education. Please, note, there will be frequent in-class discussions, activities, and assignments that may not be replicable outside of class. A student who is absent for more than 10% of a course’s meetings will receive an automatic failing grade of “F” in the class.

Graduation Requirements
To complete training at AMUA and be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following criteria:

• Maintain at least 90% attendance throughout the program.
• Maintain at least 70% academic average
• A student must be in good financial standing, not having invoices due or past-due, at the time of graduation to receive a certificate or diploma from the school at the time of graduation. If the student is not in good financial standing at the time of graduation but obtains good standing after graduation, they may request their certificate or diploma at that time.

Refund Policy 

This policy applies to all terminations for any reason, by either party, including student decision, course or program cancellation, or school closure. 

A student has the right to withdraw from a program of instruction at any time. Cancellation or withdrawal shall occur when the student provides written notice to the school. 

Students may be withdrawn by the school for poor conduct, including, but not limited to, lack of attendance.

Students have the right to a full refund of all tuition charges, less the $100 application fee, if the student or legal guardian cancels the contract and demands his/her money back in writing, within three (3) business days of signing the enrollment agreement regardless of whether the student has started training and/or student cancels the contract after three business days of signing, but before entering classes. 

If a student has completed less than 50% of instruction and withdraws from the program after instruction has begun, the student will receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges. 

All other fees that are not in the tuition price, including application fees, books & supplies, other costs, and out-of-pocket expenses are non-refundable.

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