LiLing Chang, Taiwan "This is my best decision to come to MKC. I love what I am doing. Thank you so much for everything. It's a great investment in my life."
Justyna Urban, Poland "Going to MKC School was the best choice of my life. Even there is a few things they have to improve, they are definitely worth our time. I LOVED IT!"
Irene Wangsa, Indonesia "It was the greatest decision that I've ever done. Pursing my dream, meeting the greatest friends and helpful teachers were amazing"
Vedika Bagai, India “Great school with very warm and welcoming people around. It's an amazing experience.â€
Emmy Ohm, Sävsj¶, Sweden “Iâ€m so glad I chose to start at MKC. I have learned so much about the course of makeup, hair, etc. But then I have grown as a person and became stronger. I donâ€t regret coming to America and took a chance on this. Thank you MKC! Everything was great!
Bella Magnus, Iceland "MKC has been a really good experience. Will definitely recommend this school for everyone. Learned a lot. Loved the teachers. Great how you welcome people around the world to come. Im sure you will get more people from Iceland. Thank you so much for everything. This is something I will never forget."
Shikha Goel, New Delhi, India "MKC Truly believes in The art of excellence & I am glad to be part of this institution. I couldnt have gone to a better school. I am proud of what MKC has made me achieve. 10 weeks just flew by. I wish the program was never ending and I didnt have to leave such and amazing place and all the incredible people who are part of MKC."
Nina Harvey, Bermuda - Graduated 2/2003 "These three weeks have been amazing. I have learned so much about myself. Through your wisdom my creativity was able to take form."
Marcella Gonzalez, Mexico - Graduated 6/2003 "MKC is an excellent school, I learned a lot of things and I had a very good experience there. You can have your own creativity and my work is progressing every day""
Andreea Pop"An experience that I sincerely recommend! Doing great makeup and having fun is what you should expect coming here. Learned how to be professional but also enjoy doing makeup and having fun."
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. All foreign and domestic students must be at least 18 years of age and speak English
Applicants must submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum score for admission to MKC: 183 Minimum score for exemption from ESL: 207
2. All students must provide proof of a high school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent
VISA OPTIONS
We currently have three options for internationals students. Scroll down for more information.
Visa Waiver Program
Visitors Visa
Student Visa
VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
As of October 26, 2004 the United States Department of Homeland Security created the VISA WAIVER PROGRAM. This program will allow students from the following countries to enter the United States with a special Machine-Readable Passport.
Since many of the MKC Programs are less then 9 weeks long, a foreign student need only obtain a visitor visa from his/her local United States embassy or consulate and complete the enrollment process.
To qualify for a visitor or student visa, an applicant must meet the requirements of sections 101(a)(15)(B) or (F) of the INA respectively. Failure to do so will result in a refusal of a visa under INA 214(b).Â
To begin the enrollment process, please complete an application and submit it along with your deposit (including a non-refundable registration fee) and proof of financial support. You may complete the profile contained in our student catalog.
Per the Homeland Security Act Section 442, Paragraph 4
PROGRAM TO COLLECT INFORMATION RELATING TO FOREIGN STUDENTS- The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security shall be responsible for administering the program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants described in section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372), including the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System established under that section, and shall use such information to carry out the enforcement functions of the Bureau.
To begin the enrollment process, please complete an enrollment application and submit it with your registration fee and proof of financial support. Click here for the Enrollment Application.
In order to study at MKC Academy of Fashion, Beauty & Print, a foreign student must first obtain a student visa from their local US Embassy or Consulate.
In order to obtain a student visa, the student must first register at MKC Academy of Fashion, Beauty & Print and provide us with a completed student profile, registration fee, and proof of financial support. Upon receiving the required documents, we will issue you a completed I-20. You must then take the I-20 to your local embassy or consulate with your supporting financial documents.
Before a U.S. Consul or Embassy will grant you a student visa, you must prove that you will have sufficient funds to meet all your expenses while studying in the U.S. Unless you show written evidence of having financial support for the entire time needed to complete your degree program, you will not be granted a student visa.
In order to begin the enrollment process, please complete a student profile and submit it along with your registration fee and proof of financial support. You may complete the profile contained in our school catalog, or complete the student profile on-line.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our admissions office.
We have received approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (Bureau). An approval to operate means that the Bureau has determined and certified that the institution meets the minimum standards for integrity, financial stability, and educational quality,including the offering of bona fide instruction by qualified faculty and the appropriate assessment of students achievement prior to, during, and at the end of its programs
* #1 High Fashion Makeup & Hairstyling School in Los Angeles! - MKC is the only school of it’s kind in Los Angeles. #1 in Staff Experience is based on the total years of experience of instructors that are on our roster as compared to those listed on the websites of other schools. #1 in Service is based on conversations with students we have spoken to on the telephone that have talked to other schools.