GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
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Approval Disclosure Statement: Victory Career College was granted institutional approval by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, pursuant to California Education Code Section 94915. The Bureau’s approval means that the institution and its operation comply with the minimum standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions, but does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the State or by the Bureau. Institutional approval must be renewed every five years and is subject to continuing review. Approved courses:
MASSAGE THERAPY 500 CLOCK HOURS
MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE 720 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY – 1600 CLOCK HOURS and COSMETOLOGY ONLINE 50%
COSMETOLOGY CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR BARBER- 300 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING 1500 CLOCK HOURS and BARBERING ONLINE 50%
BARBER CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR COSMETOLOGIST-200 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS and SKIN CARE ONLINE 50%
NAIL CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS and NAIL CARE ONLINE 50%
The following state Bureau, Board and Council set minimum standards for our programs in accordance with Education Code Section 94316.12:
BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE) School code 44298610
BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY (BBC) School code 14006
CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC) School code 067
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s website listed below. Also, any question a student may have regarding this catalog that has not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to BPPE: California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, at P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 BPPE Website:
Mailing Address:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Physical Address:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-8900
Toll Free: (888) 370-7589
Main Fax: (916) 263-1897
Licensing Fax: (916) 263-1894
Enforcement/STRF/Closed Schools Fax: (916) 263-1896
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education website: bppe.ca.gov
Office of Student Assistance and Relief website: http://osar.bppe.ca.gov/
General Email: bppe@dca.ca.gov
Transcript Request Email: bppe.transcripts@dca.ca.gov
Complaint Investigations Email: bppe.enforcement@dca.ca.gov
Compliance Unit Email: bppe.compliance@dca.ca.gov
Licensing Email: bppe.licensing@dca.ca.gov
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Email: strf@dca.ca.gov
Annual Report Email: bppe.annualreport@dca.ca.gov
Annual Fee Email: bppe.annualfee@dca.ca.gov
Closed Schools Email: bppe.closedschools@dca.ca.gov
STRF Assessment Fee: bppe.strfassmntfee@dca.ca.gov
CAMTC
A student or any member of the public with questions that have not been satisfactorily answered by the school or who would like to file a complaint about this school may contact the California Massage Therapy Council at: One Capitol Mall, Suite 320, Sacramento, CA 95814, www.camtc.org, phone (916) 669-5336, or fax (916) 669-5337. Attendance and/or graduation from a California Massage Therapy Council approved school does not guarantee certification by CAMTC. Applicants for certification shall meet all requirements as listed in California Business and Professions Code sections 4600 et. seq.
ACCREDITATION
This institution is ACCREDITED with the NATIONAL ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER ARTS & SCIENCES (NACCAS), an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. School Code 01-4401-00
Contact:
Telephone: 703-600-7600
Fax: 703-379-2200
NATIONAL ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER ARTS & SCIENCES
3015 Colvin St.| Alexandria, VA 22314 Contact NACCAS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: This institution is eligible to apply for participation in the following programs authorized under the Higher Education Act offer Federal Financial Aid, to qualified students who may apply for and receive financial assistance for tuition and other costs. School Code 042733
CIP 51.3501 MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE 720 CLOCK HOURS
CIP 12.0401 COSMETOLOGY – 1600 CLOCK HOURS
CIP 12.0402 BARBERING 1500 CLOCK HOURS
CIP 12.0409 SKIN CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
CIP 12.0410 NAIL CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs: (ALL AS OF 1/4/2018)
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Program
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan Program
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program- Parent Loan For Undergraduate Students.
We use online portal “MindTap” from Milady for each program ( use with students own tablet or mobile phone).
We use Chromebook as of 3/1/2021
Books we use to teach massage therapy programs:
Trail Guide- 6th edition- ISBN-978-09829786 Trail Guide Workbook- 6th edition- ISBN 9780982978
Milady Text book Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage 2017 6 ed. Softcover ISBN-13:9781285187587
comprehensively provides the foundation of knowledge required to become a massage professional
Use of texts and use of computer testing for Special Populations with library research on the SP techniques.
Books we use to teach cosmetology programs:
- Milady Standard Cosmetology 13th ed– 2016 – ISBN: 9781439059302-6
Books we use to teach barbering programs:
- Milady Standard Barber – 2016 – ISBN: 9780538457675
Books we use to teach Nail Care:
- Milady Standard Nail Technology – 2020– 8th Edition – ISBN: 9781305625204
Approval Disclosure Statement: Victory Career College was granted institutional approval by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, pursuant to California Education Code Section 94915. The Bureau’s approval means that the institution and its operation comply with the minimum standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions, but does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the State or by the Bureau. Institutional approval must be renewed every five years and is subject to continuing review. Approved courses:
MASSAGE THERAPY 500 CLOCK HOURS
MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE 720 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY – 1600 CLOCK HOURS AND ONLINE 50%
COSMETOLOGY CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR BARBER- 300 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING 1500 CLOCK HOURS AND ONLINE 50%
BARBER CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR COSMETOLOGIST-200 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS AND ONLINE 50%
NAIL CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS AND ONLINE 50%
The following state Bureau, Board and Council set minimum standards for our programs in accordance with Education Code Section 94316.12:
BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE) School code 44298610
BOARD OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY (BBC) School code 14006
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s website listed below. Also, any question a student may have regarding this catalog that has not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to BPPE: California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, at P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Website https://www.bppe.ca.gov/
E-mail: bppe@dca.ca.gov Fax (916) 263-1897
A student or any member of the public with questions that have not been satisfactorily answered by the school or who would like to file a complaint about this school may contact the California Massage Therapy Council at: One Capitol Mall, Suite 320, Sacramento, CA 95814, www.camtc.org, phone (916) 669-5336, or fax (916) 669-5337. Attendance and/or graduation from a California Massage Therapy Council approved school does not guarantee certification by CAMTC. Applicants for certification shall meet all requirements as listed in California Business and Professions Code sections 4600 et. seq.
GED: Los Angeles GED Test Center 1646 S.Olive Street Los Angeles CA 90015 Call 213-765-2573 Must register Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 12 pm to 3 pm. Student will find out if they passed in 15 days.
CARES Act Reporting – Institutional Portion
04273300_HEERF_Q32022_10102022
04273300_HEERF_Q22022_07112022
CARES Act Reporting – Students Portion
CARES Act – HEERF Student Portion January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021
CARES Act – HEERF Student Portion Quarterly Reporting- October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Award Reporting
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. One section of the CARES Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund and sent money to schools to use for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the pandemic.
Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Award Policy.
https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
HEALTH AND SAFETY
VCC Drug free and Work Place Policy 2021-2022
The following Drug-Free School & Workplace Policy is to notify all students and staff that pursuant to the Federal Drug-Free WorkplaceAct of 1988 (PublicLaw 101-690) and (California Drug-Free WorkplaceAct of 1990), VICTORY CAREER COLLEGE prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the workplace, on school property, or as part of any school activity.
VICTORY CAREER COLLEGE similarly prohibits the unlawful use, possession, and distribution of alcohol in the workplace, on school property, or as part of any school activity, as well as any other unlawful conduct involving alcohol.
VACCINATION POLICY:
As of January 3rd, 2023, It is strongly recommended that everyone wears a mask after big gatherings. Students may be required to wear one after holidays. It may be required otherwise by a staff or faculty member ( meeting, proximity, demo, service, etc…)
As of March 12th, 2022, it is strongly recommended that every one wear a mask in school irrespective of the vaccination status. If a student or member of this institution brings proof of vaccination, that person may be mask-less indoor unless required otherwise by a staff or faculty member ( meeting, proximity, demo, service, etc…)
As of 11/4/2021 We require all new students/new employees to be vaccinated. Once a mandate is put in place, we will have to follow county, CA State or US Federal guidelines for the current enrollees/employees. City of Los Angeles’s Ordinance is mandating that all service patrons/clients bring government ID & Covid-19 vaccination proof. For other vaccinations, we do not have a policy but all students must have their required vaccinations up to date and it is the student’s responsibility to maintain their vaccination schedule.
UPDATED 10/05/2021
4 PERMANENT ONLINE 50% PROGRAMS ARE APPROVED: NAIL CARE; SKIN CARE;COSMETOLOGY; BARBERING.
UPDATED 1/4/2021
BPPE APPROVED OUR COURSES FOR TEMPORARY DISTANCE EDUCATION FOLLOWING OUR ACCREDITATING AGENCY APPROVAL
CAMTC APPROVED IDL UNTIL LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFELY REOPENS MASSAGE SCHOOLS
NACCAS APPROVED DISTANCE EDUCATION UNTIL 4/2021 UP TO 75% OF EACH COURSE TAUGHT ONLINE
US DEPT OF EDUCATION APPROVED UP TO 4/2021
BBC APPROVED PER NACCAS AND BPPE’S APPROVAL
IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 310-808-9194
City of Los Angeles to Require Patrons to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination In Order To Enter Certain Indoor Public Locations On November 4, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council passed a local ordinance requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order for patrons to enter indoor portions of:
- Establishments where food or beverages are served;
- Gyms and fitness venues;
- Entertainment and recreation venues; and
- “Personal care establishments, including spas, nail salons, hair salons, barbershops, tanning salons, estheticians, skin care and cosmetology services, body art professionals, piercing shops, and massage therapy, except as medically required.”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home
Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
World Health Organization
World Health Organization Home
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
Q&A on Coronaviruses (COVID-19)
The U.S. Department of Education
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
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STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eligibility of Financial Aid After a Drug Incident
Students will be given written notice advising them that a conviction of illegal drugs, of any offense, during an enrollment period for which the student was receiving Title IV financial aid will result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV per HEA Sec. 484(r)(1) and 20 U.S.C. 1091(r)(1). Students whose eligibility has been suspended due to a drug conviction may resume eligibility if they successfully pass two (2) unannounced drug tests conducted by a drug rehabilitation program that complies with criteria established under HEA Sec. 484(r)(2) (20 U.S.C. 1091(r)(2).
STUDENT OUTCOMES
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW-ACT:
Student Right-to-Know disclosures must be made by July 1 of each year.
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires Institutions to disclose:
Completion or graduation rates and, if applicable, transfer out rates for a specific cohort of the general student body. This cohort is of certificate- or degree-seeking, full-time, first-time undergraduate students (Sec. 485(a) 34 CFR 668.45) These rates will track the outcomes for students for whom 150% of the normal time for completion or graduation has elapsed.
| Graduation Rate 2021 | Licensing Rate 2021 | Job Placement Rate 2021 |
| 76.54% | 91.11% | 78% |
To read more about the Student Right-to-Know-Act, please visit the National Center for Education Statistics website at hppt://nces.ed.gov
FERPA:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from Institution records and defines students’ rights to review their records and request a change to those records.
2019 Graduation Rate 87.18%
2019 Placement Rate 76.47%
2019 Licensure Rate 91.49%
2018 Graduation Rate 91.78%
2018 Placement Rate 85.07%
2018 Licensure Rate 95.65%
BPPE 2018 Barbering BPPE 2018 Cosmetology Cross-Over for Barber BPPE 2018 Cosmetology BPPE 2018 Massage Therapy Course BPPE 2018 Nail CareBPPE 2018 Skin Care2018 Massage Therapy2018 Applied Kinesiology2018 Barber Cross-Over for Cosmetology
2018 bb crossover for cos 200 PFS
2018 cos crossover to bb 300 PFS
BPPE 2020 Program Information Skin Care BPPE 2020 Program Information Nail Care BPPE 2020 Program Information Massage Therapy BPPE 2020 Program Information Massage Therapy Course BPPE 2020 Program Information Cosmetology BPPE 2020 Program Information Cos crossover for BB BPPE 2020 Satellite Information BPPE 2020 Program Information bb 1500 BPPE 2020 Program Information bb cross over for cosmetologist 200 hrs
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OTHER CONSUMER INFORMATION
VOTER REGISTRATION: We encourage all eligible students to be registered and to vote. For information about how and where to register please contact: www.sos.ca.gov/elections or you can call (800) 345-8683