American Association of Career Schools

Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Conference

CEA brings together educators from beauty, barber, and wellness programs to explore innovative teaching strategies, powerful demonstration techniques, and the tools needed to connect with today’s learners.

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Events

Congressional Summit
& Hill Day

Hill Day brings industry leaders together to advocate for the beauty, barber, and wellness education sector.

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AACS
Membership

Join the only national association representing the beauty, barber, and wellness education sector.

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CEA Conference

July 20-22, 2024

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Schools Partners

Federal update

March 20, 2024

PROTECT

AACS is active in both federal and state government relations activities. We stay vigilant and proactive to protect our students and schools!

For over 100 years, AACS has been advancing beauty, barber, and wellness education sector through education, networking, and advocacy.

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CONNECT

Become part of a formal network of beauty, barber, and wellness school owners, vendors, and consultants to share ideas and best practices.

Through a series of seminars, conferences, and conventions held throughout the year, AACS specializes in updating members with the newest teaching methods, current industry happenings, and legislative updates.

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GROW

Enhance your staff and school with education and professional development opportunities and industry recognition with two annual awards programs!

Grow your school with AACS! From education and networking to advocacy and government relations, AACS membership offers a wealth of valuable benefits.

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Upcoming Events

AACS & L’Oréal Professional Products Division Announce Opening of 2026 Student Stylist of the Year Competition

March 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: AACS Director of Communications, Jessica Bello Email: jessica@myaacs.org AACS & L’Oréal Professional Products Division Announce Opening of 2026 Student Stylist of the Year Competition Celebrating the Next […]

Federal Update – March 25

March 25, 2026

Potential DHS Deal Emerges: Possible end to…

State Update – March 18

March 18, 2026

Your bi-weekly update on state government relations…

Federal Update – March 11

March 11, 2026

Government Relations Highlights: Burgess Owens Departing: Education Subcommittee Chair…Workforce Pell Regs: Comment Window Open Until…

Department of Education to Release Workforce Pell Proposed Rule

March 06, 2026

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education will publish the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the new…

State Update – March 4

March 04, 2026

HEADLINES -Alabama Senate Passes Blow Dry Styling Deregulation Bill-Missouri and West Virginia Bills Would Create Ambiguous Training Programs-South Carolina House Passes Barbering and Cosmetology Reforms

Federal Update – February 26

February 26, 2026

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS AACS on the Hill: Support Building from Congressional Allies State of the Union: Trump Omits Higher Ed RISE Rulemaking (Student Loan Limits): Comment Window Closing Soon Repayment Trends Raise Concerns: ED Issues New Guidance DEEPER DIVE: Accountability Framework Anticipated Timeline

State Update – February 18

February 18, 2026

HEADLINES -Esthetics Bills Debated in Indiana and South Dakota-South Carolina Subcommittee Increases Esthetics Hours and Adds Hair Design License-Mississippi Senate Passes Modernization Bill Revising Instructor Training-State Legislative Updates from Alabama, […]

AACS Letter to Secretary McMahon

February 17, 2026

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School Member &
Partner Spotlight

AACS regularly features our School Members and Partner (vendor) Members in a Member Spotlight! Learn more about the featured AACS members by clicking below.