GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
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. List of BPPE Approved Programs By Means Of Accreditation NACCAS:
( bold programs are active for enrollments)
MASSAGE THERAPY 500 CLOCK HOURS
MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE 720 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY ONLINE (50% DE) 1000 CLOCK HOURS COSMETOLOGY ONLINE (50% DE) 1600 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY 1000 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR BARBER- 300 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING 1000 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING ONLINE (50% DE) 1000 CLOCK HOURS
BARBER CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR COSMETOLOGIST-200 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE ONLINE (50% DE) 600 CLOCK HOURS
NAIL CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
NAIL CARE ONLINE (50% DE) 600 CLOCK HOURS
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 – 1000 CLOCK HOURS
CIP 12.0402 BARBERING 1000 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 “CIMA” from MILADY CENGAGE Publisher for each program.
We use Chromebook in the classroom provided in the supplies kit 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 Books 14th ed– 2022 9780357871492
Book we use to teach barbering programs:
- Milady Standard Barber – 2016 – ISBN: 9780357812785
Books we use to teach Skin Care Esthetics Standard and Foundation -2022- 978035781276
Books we use to teach Nail Care:
- Milady Standard Nail Technology – 2022– 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. List of Approved Programs By Means Of Accreditation ( NACCAS):
MASSAGE THERAPY 500 CLOCK HOURS
MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE 720 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY ONLINE (50% DE) 1000 CLOCK HOURS COSMETOLOGY ONLINE (50% DE) 1600 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY 1000 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR BARBER- 300 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING 1000 CLOCK HOURS
BARBERING ONLINE (50% DE) 1000 CLOCK HOURS
BARBER CROSS-OVER COURSE FOR COSMETOLOGIST-200 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
SKIN CARE ONLINE (50% DE) 600 CLOCK HOURS
NAIL CARE – 600 CLOCK HOURS
NAIL CARE ONLINE (50% DE) 600 CLOCK HOURS
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.
G.E.D. CLASSES AVAILABILITY
For individuals interested in obtaining a GED, more information can be obtained HERE: 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
ENTRANCE/EXIT COUNSELING INSTRUCTIONS
Before the institution disburses the student Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized or unsubsidized), the US DOE’s regulations require that student must complete an entrance counseling session and an exit
counseling before graduating from the program. The counseling session provides information
about how to manage your student loans, both during and after college. This part of the process can be done online at
https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling/
https://studentaid.gov/exitcounseling/
Please do not hesitate to call if you a question. Ask for the Director of Finances & Services extension 102.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The following Drug-Free School & Workplace Policy is to notify all students and staff that pursuant to the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690) and (California Drug-Free Workplace Act 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 ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION 50% PROGRAMS NAMED HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION NOT TO EXCEED 50% ON 3.1.2023
UPDATED 10/05/2021
4 PERMANENT ONLINE NOT TO EXCEED 50% PROGRAMS ARE APPROVED: NAIL CARE; SKIN CARE;COSMETOLOGY; BARBERING.
IF ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 310-808-9194
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
It is the policy of this institution to handle grievances in the following manner:
- Fill out the grievance form and list all
- Deliver all forms to your instructor
- If you are unable to deliver the form to the instructor, you may deliver or mail it to the Director:
Ms. Karine Fougoux Victory Career College 455 E. Carson Plaza Drive, Suite C Carson, CA 90746
- All grievances regardless of the nature will be turned over to the Director and
- The Director will evaluate the grievance and set up an appointment with the person within 5 days from receipt of the form. If the grievance is an emergency, it will be addressed within 24 hours.
- A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste225, Sacramento, CA 95834, P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888)370-7589, (916)574- 8900 or by fax (916)263-1897. All complaints involving a student will be referred to the campus’s Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is listed below and has the responsibility of overseeing all Title IX complaints and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.
The Grievant/ Complainant may use the Title IX Grievance Form, but it is not required to file a Title IX discrimination complaint.
Title IX Coordinator: Last Training Certificate: 01/13/2022 David Mokhtarian david@victorycareercollege.edu | Institution Owner: (for complaints involving employees) Karine Fougoux |
Victory Career College ensures that its employee(s) designated to serve as Title IX Coordinator(s) have adequate training on what constitutes sexual harassment, including sexual violence, and that they understand how Victory Career College grievance procedures operate. Because complaints can also be filed with the Institution Owner, these employees also receive training on Victory Career College grievance procedure.
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.
2020 Graduation Rate 77.97%
2020 Placement Rate 54.35 %
2020 Licensure Rate 86.67%
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