To fill out the FAFSA for beauty school, go to studentaid.gov, create an FSA ID, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using William Edge Institute’s school code: 015119. The process takes about 30 to 45 minutes and determines your eligibility for federal Pell Grants, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket tuition costs.
You do not need to be attending a traditional college to qualify for federal financial aid. Accredited beauty schools like WEI are Title IV-eligible, which means FAFSA works the same way it does for universities.
The FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid — is a form that the federal government uses to determine how much financial aid you qualify for. It looks at your income, family size, and other financial factors to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI).
For beauty school students, the FAFSA primarily unlocks access to federal Pell Grants. Pell Grants are free money from the government — you do not pay them back. At William Edge Institute, the average financial aid package is $8,217 for those that qualify. That can bring your cosmetology tuition from $13,500 down to about $5,283 out of pocket.
Filing the FAFSA is free. There is no cost to apply, and you should never pay a third-party service to file it for you.
Log in at studentaid.gov and select “Start a New FAFSA.” For the 2026–2027 Pell year, select the current application cycle.
Fill in your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and contact information. Double-check everything — errors here can delay processing.
When prompted to add schools, search for William Edge Institute or enter the federal school code directly: 015119. This ensures your FAFSA results are sent to WEI’s financial aid office.
You can add up to 20 schools on your FAFSA if you are comparing options, but make sure WEI is on the list.
The FAFSA will ask about your income, taxes, and assets. For many applicants, you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to automatically import tax information, which saves time and reduces errors.
If you are a dependent student, your parent’s financial information is also required.
Review everything carefully, then sign electronically using your FSA ID. If a parent contributed information, they will need to sign with their FSA ID as well.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Your FAFSA results (called the Student Aid Report, or SAR) typically arrive within 3 to 5 days.
Once WEI receives your FAFSA results, their financial aid team will put together your aid package. Contact the school to confirm they received your information and to ask about next steps.
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Wrong school code. Make sure you enter 015119 for William Edge Institute. Using the wrong code means your results go to the wrong school.
Mismatched names. Your name on the FAFSA must match your Social Security card exactly.
Skipping the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. If the tool is available, use it. Manual tax entry is the most common source of errors.
Waiting too long. File your FAFSA as early as possible. Some aid is limited, and early filers have more options.
Assuming you will not qualify. Many students are surprised by how much aid they receive. File the FAFSA regardless of your income — you have nothing to lose.
Once your FAFSA is processed and WEI receives your results, the financial aid office will review your information and send you an award letter. This letter outlines exactly what you qualify for.
At WEI, the average aid package is $8,217 for those that qualify. Combined with the school’s monthly payment plan for full PELL-eligible students of approximately $660 per month over 8 months, most students find a way to make tuition work without financial stress.
Remember: WEI follows a debt-free philosophy. The school does not use student loans. Your financial aid at WEI comes in the form of grants — money you do not have to pay back.
WEI is also VA approved for Post 9/11 Chapter 33 and DEA Chapter 35 benefits, so veterans and eligible dependents have additional financial aid pathways.
Yes. William Edge Institute is a Title IV-eligible school, which means you can use the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid — specifically Pell Grants. Use school code 015119 when filing your application. The average aid at WEI is $8,217 for those that qualify.
It depends on your financial situation, but at WEI the average financial aid package is $8,217 for those that qualify. This comes primarily from federal Pell Grants, which are free money you do not repay. After aid, cosmetology students typically pay about $5,283 out of pocket.
Pell Grants do not need to be repaid — they are essentially free money from the federal government for eligible students. At WEI, financial aid comes in the form of grants, not loans. The school operates with a debt-free philosophy and does not use student loans.
Filing the FAFSA is the single most important step you can take to reduce your beauty school costs. It is free, it takes less than an hour, and it could save you thousands.
File at studentaid.gov using WEI’s school code 015119. Then book a tour or apply now to start your journey at William Edge Institute in New Braunfels, TX.
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