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Licensing and Accreditation

You can search for the state license number, NACCAS school number, programs, and general status of Pivot Point Academy as an IL state-licensed and NACCAS accredited cosmetology school. Please feel free to contact Academy Management for a copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation and its State and Federal approval and licensing.

You find more details and information and details on how to make make a complaint in our Handbook (section Complaint/Grievance Procedure).

State Licensure

Location in Bloomingdale, IL

Pivot Point Academy is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which recognizes DFR, LLC (D/B/A Pivot Point Academy) as a Cosmetology School. Search for the IL License number by selecting “COSMO” under License Type and enter “DFR” as a legal business name.

Location in Chicago, IL

Wahl Barber Academy is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which recognizes DFR, LLC (D/B/A Wahl Barber Academy) as a Barber School. Search for the IL License number by selecting “COSMO” under License Type and enter “DFR” as a legal business name.

All students or prospective students have the right to make complaints with the state of Illinois. To file a complaint online, print a complaint form, or look up the contact information of the Complaint Intake Unit click here.

Accreditation

Pivot Point Academy

Pivot Point Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). NACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national agency for the institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, including specialized schools.

Search for NACCAS information like school number, status, program, etc. Enter “Pivot Point Academy” as the school name.

All students or prospective students have the right to make complaints with the Academy’s accrediting body in this case NACCAS. To download or print the complaint form click here and select Complaints Against Schools.

Wahl Barber Academy

Wahl Barber Academy is licensed to do business as a barber school in the state of Illinois and is currently seeking eligibility to offer federal financial aid and if the institution obtains eligibility to offer financial aid to students who qualify.

Wahl Barber Academy is not currently eligible to offer federal student aid (including Pell Grants and Direct Loans). Wahl Barber Academy cannot and will not, promise or guarantee any access to federal financial aid prior to or during the current enrollment process at this time. Also will not make any promise that federal financial aid will be available before the completion of any program.

 

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Testimonials

  • I was recently at your Bloomingdale location this past Saturday.  Christopher cut my hair as well as did a color correction w/high lights.  Even though I was there for 5 hours he took his time to make sure that the job was being done right and asked instructors for feedback etc when needed.

    Well, the outcome came out FANTASTIC. I posted my picture on my Facebook as well as my personal weight watchers profile and I was bombarded with so many likes saying how cute the color/cut came out and how it complements my newly thinned out features.   I went drastic with a modified pixie cut and I went for it 🤣!!

    I’m hoping that Christopher is available the next time I go for a trim and touch up 😊😊

    Linda B.

    I chose pivot point intentionally because I’ve always loved makeup. Going through all the phases and learning all the curriculum I’ve never been so happy to become a well-rounded hairstylist knowing all techniques and learning all different hair types. I’ve never been so blessed to be working at Sharon Daniel Salon to further my career and make everyone feel beautiful!

    Alissa M.

  • I chose Pivot Point because of its professional but fun atmosphere. I feel that they took cosmetology as seriously as I did but everyone was still warm and welcoming! I am now working at a Redken elite salon in Chicago and I feel like I’ve found a home in my rising salon!

    Mikey D.

    Pivot Point Academy is not only a school, it is a home. This place helped me branch out into a whole different person. I tried things I never knew I would try and accomplished so much more than I would’ve ever thought. Pivot Point allowed me to find another home at Sorelle Salon in Bartlett. I am a full-time stylist now doing hair, makeup, spray tans, lash extensions, lash lifts, and nails! This industry offers so much and Pivot Point helped me realize beauty is unstoppable!

    Gabby B.

  • I chose Pivot Point Academy because I wanted a supportive, family-like school. I knew from the minute I toured the academy; I was home. The educators were amazing, my classmates were always cheering me on and the rest of the team always had my back. I knew going to Pivot Point I would have the best cosmetology education and opportunities following graduation. I was given all of that, plus so much more.

    Savannah F.

    I chose Pivot Point because it had always been highly recommended to me and frankly; no other school compared. I felt welcomed and at home right away, so I knew it was the right choice. After graduating from Pivot Point, I was able to come across an amazing job opportunity at The Mixx Hair Salon where I am now a full-time hairstylist and lead makeup artist.

    Nathaly L.