FAQs

Our programs are immersive, and consistent attendance is key to mastering your craft. In accordance with MD State regulations, “A student shall have a minimum attendance rate of 80% of the total program to qualify for graduation.” Please note that absences, inclusive of leaving early and arriving late, all equate to time missed, and therefore will count towards an attendance penalty. We work closely with students to ensure scheduling supports their success.

Academy students are expected to wear 100% all-black smart ensembles that speak to artist's personality, yet fully maintain professionalism at all times. Clothing with logos, sayings, decals, buttons, and/ or exposed erogenous zones are not permitted. Offensive tattoos must be concealed. Footwear should be all black, comfortable, and weather-appropriate. Gold, silver, or black hardware and jewelry is permitted. Wearing light makeup is not mandatory, but is welcomed. Hair should be well-groomed and off of the face.

Esthetic students will be given 2 lab jackets during orientation to wear during labs/ practicals. It is student's responsibility to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the jacket, ensuring it is with you for every day of class. Jackets can be stored in the classroom for safekeeping, but should be taken home for cleaning periodically. Personalizations such as Your name and title can be added to jackets at student discretion.

The student dress code should be adhered to whenever operating in an official capacity of the Academy.

Yes. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of aspiring beauty professionals at all stages of life, including those balancing work or family commitments. The Esthetics and Nail Programs are offered part-time, during the evenings. The Makeup and Hair programs are offered during the day to allow for evening clients or events. With all programs, nights and weekends are free year-round to allow work outside of school.

Life happens, and we will guide you through the process of pausing and resuming your training without losing your progress. If a student will miss more than 80% of total instruction due to an unforeseen medical emergency, he/she/they will be deemed “Displaced” and placed on a top-candidate list for the next enrollment period. All tuition paid will be retained and transferred to the next enrollment period.

Missed assignments must be submitted within 3 calendar days of the due date for a letter grade penalty, unless otherwise stated by the Instructor.

At CocoTea Beauty Academy, we believe every hour of training matters. The hours you complete here not only shape your growth as an artist, but also count toward your state licensure requirements. Because of this, attendance and punctuality are essential.

Notifying the Academy

• If you will be absent or late, you must notify the Academy before the start of class.

• You must speak directly to a Lead Instructor or the Director of Office Administration. Messages through classmates or social media will not be accepted.

Excused vs. Unexcused Absences

• Excused absences (with documentation) may include illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or court obligations.

• All other missed time will be considered unexcused.

Making Up Hours

• Missed hours may be made up only through scheduled makeup sessions or approved practice hours, coordinated in advance with an instructor or administrator.

• A student may not exceed 8 makeup hours per month.

• All hours must be made up prior to graduation in order to remain eligible for licensure.

Tardiness

• Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late will be marked tardy.

• Three tardies equal one hour of absence.

Excessive Absences

• Students who miss more than 20% of their scheduled hours may be placed on attendance probation. Continued absences may result in dismissal from the program.