Ask yourself if a successful career just happens.
Ask yourself if a successful career comes easy and without hard work.

Our school is about success, hard work, and exceptional outcomes.

Any exciting new career requires sincere effort and daily application. it takes a “team” of educators that are dedicated to the success of each student. We are the most qualified team in Northwest Indiana. Our educators provide one on one education. Our education is communicated through a hands-on experience.

We are proud of our exceptional 50 plus year’s history. We work hard to maintain our high completions, exceptional first-time licensing rates/ 100%, and successful long-term placement of our graduates. Our outcomes rates are exceptional and envied by many.

Professionalism

Orientation by definition is a person’s basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue.  It can be a preview of what is to be. It is a means of guidance or direction.

Synonyms: Attitude · Inclination · Direction · Aim · Intention

The dictionary defines professionalism as attitudes, characteristics, or behaviors that are not explicitly part of the profession’s core of knowledge and technical skill, but that are required for success in the profession.

An interesting blend of two words.  These two words are key to a successful career in cosmetology and all related areas of study.

• Orientation is required prior to enrollment.
• Enrollment occurs after orientation; in which direction or guidance has been received.
• Professionalism is a set of attitudes or behaviors that are not part of the skill set of a craft but are a requirement of successful employment.
• Skill Sets of the craft are obtained after the experience of learning and practice

Our expectation, with each new enrollee, is that professionalism will begin at orientation and skill set will come with practice; over and over again.

Prior to enrollment, all students are required to attend an orientation.  The purpose of this orientation is to provide career direction, the objective of the applicable program, conditions of successful completion and licensure, rules of enrollment, and consumer information that defines our success as a school.

To initiate your orientation process you must review this web site, specific to, but not limited to the school catalog and Student Handbook.  It will provide an immense amount of consumer information to you. It is our way of helping you become familiar with our expectations of you as a student as well as what you are to expect from us as a post-secondary institution.

You will also be invited to attend a one-hour on-campus orientation/TBD that will allow you to

• Meet the staff
• Understand the expectations and benefits of the Choice Scholarship
• Ask questions and clarify your concerns

As we move forward, Show us your smile.

Know your own strengths. At Don Roberts School of Hair Design we have seen students enroll and find their passion! Their energy is positive and contagious every day of class. They never seem to tire and are pleasure to educate. This could be you!

Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetics, Manicuring and Instructors careers are rewarding, flexible and only the beginning of a path that can go anywhere. Become the driver of your future! Your passion must be obvious, almost to the bridge of being exhausting to you, and those around you! The industry demands perfection, detail and desire. You bring the desire, we offer the detailed education and the practice that will provide the perfection needed for success.

If you would you like to experience a Discovery Day, visit the campus and experience the opportunity to talk with the students and staff, email or call our enrollment office.

JOIN US FOR A DISCOVERY DAY TO RECEIVE A:

• Meet & Greet
• Tour Student Clinic & Classrooms
• Meet with a Financial Aid Specialist
• More information here:Welcome to DR Discovery Day

Come Check Us Out!

Classes, program-dependent, begin monthly.  Classes begin the third week of each month, January thru November. If applicable, class cancellations are TBD and pre-announced. 

After successfully completing a Discovery Day, three steps are needed to begin classes.   

1. Application Process
   • To complete the application process, book your appointment. Click Here.
     • Complete, sign, date, and submit your enrollment application.
     • Submit copies of the required documents identified on the enrollment application.
     • Place a $100 application fee. 
2. Orientation Process
   • Plan early. To complete the orientation, review each of the following. Click Here.
     • School Catalog
     • Student Handbook, including, but not limited to, dress code
     • School outcomes, disclosures, USA constitutional reminder, and consumer information
     • Employment opportunities.
3. Enrollment Process
   • To complete the enrollment process, book your appointment. Click Here.
     • Book your enrollment appointment; bring a parent(s) when applicable
     • Pay applicable charges and/or review/accept your financial aid package.

Don Roberts School of Hair Design
152 East US Route 30
Schererville, Indiana 46375

Phone: 219-864-1600

Email:   drschool@sbcglobal.net

Web Site:donrobertsschoolofhairdesign.edu

The campus is located 1 mile east of Route 41/Indianapolis Blvd. And US Route 30/Oak Ridge Center.

State Licensed:
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-234-3031

Nationally Accredited:
National Accrediting Commission Of Career Arts and Sciences
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-600-7600

Accreditation Status: Accredited

152 East US Route 30 Schererville, Indiana 46375

219-864-1600

drschool@sbcglobal.net

Located in Schererville, Indiana, one mile east of US RT. 30 and 41

Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enrollment Requirements:

• Completed and signed enrollment application
• Copy of birth certificate or valid passport
• Proof of GED/certification letter or high school completion/diploma/Sealed transcript or state verification of Home Schooling/12^th Grade Completion
• Copy of Driver’s License/Government issued ID
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of document(s) that verify any change of name
• All programs offered have the same admissions criteria
• The school reserves the right to review all applications on an individual basis.
• All documents must be in English. Only government approved translations will be accepted.
• All documents must have the same name(s)
• This institute does not admit ATB/Ability to Benefit Policy students.
• Prior to Enrollment
  • View the schools’ web site www.donrobertsschoolofhairdesign.edu; including, but not specific to, the Student Handbook and Orientation tabs
  • Attend an orientation at the school campus.

High School/GED Policy

As a condition for enrollment, Don Roberts School of Hair Design requires that students provide valid proof of education. This includes a copy of a prospective student’s high school diploma, high school transcript or a General Equivalency Diploma (“GED”), in the English language. The Don Roberts School of Hair Design does not accept Ability to Benefit (“ATB”) students. The Indiana Education Department recognizes state registered home school programs with a state ID that is recorded on their official diplomas.

If high school information appears to be questionable an official transcript will be requested and evaluated by the director of admissions prior to enrolling the student. Particular attention shall be paid to situations involving online programs, older adult learners, or in situations where several students from the same online school have sought enrollment.

Upon receipt, the director of admissions shall review the transcript with particular attention to the student’s date of entry and graduation date. Sufficient time lapse should occur between such dates.

If the high school information cannot be verified, the student will be required to take and pass a GED test prior to enrollment.

Each program requires a $100 non-refundable application fee. The cost per program includes; ebooks, technology, tuition, applicable fees & equipment. Institutional Scholarships, Federal Grants & Student Loans are available to those who qualify. Miscellaneous charges are applicable throughout the program and are estimated to be $300.00. Broken or misplaced equipment is to be replaced immediately at the expense of the student.

In addition to financial aid, this school accepts cash, money orders, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards as acceptable methods of payment. This school also offers private payment plans for those who qualify.

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