Nail Technician
The Nail Technician Program provides instruction in preparation for licensure from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists. Our 250-hour program provides you the needed theory and practical coursework in a three course series.
Upon completion of the entire series of courses, participants would fulfill the 250 hours of training set by the state board and would receive proof of completion documents that can be used on the application for the Nail Technician Exam from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists and their exam provider, PSI Services. Student exam fees are not included as a part of cost of the courses in this series.
The Maryland Board of Cosmetologists and their exam partner, PSI Services, have released a new Candidate Bulletin for all cosmetology license areas. This update is live as of 10/30/2025. For more information and direct access to the updated candidate bulletin, please visit PSI Test Takers - Maryland Nail Techniciannew window.
Details for the next Nail Technician I starting in Summer 2026 will be available in late-March 2026. Space would be available on a first come, first serve basis with payment due at the time of registration. The course would be available until the class reaches maximum capacity.
Attendance Policy
Students must sit for all hours of the program for completion. Registered students should refer to the syllabus sent a week prior to class about the number of hours allowed to be made up for a given class. Students that need to make-up missing hours will need to return during a future semester to complete the hours missed or complete a program/event at the discretion of the program office. Students that miss more than the number of hours listed in the syllabus, without excused absences, under the program policy, will not be eligible for returning to make up course hours, and would not be allowed to move on to the next course in the sequence.
Current Cohort: Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Please note that only one cohort runs at a time. Students must begin their training Nail Technician I, no exceptions.
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Cohort Information
This course has already started. Registration is not available.
- Course#: COS004
- CRN#: 24088
- Dates: November 10 - December 15, 2025
- Meeting Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Location: Hybrid (Takoma Park and Zoom)
- Investment: $200.00 tuition + $500.00 fee = $700.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $350.00
No class on 11/24, 11/25, 11/26. The final class session on 12/15 will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
After completing Nail Technician I, you would be able to move onto Nail Technician II and III. Below are the course details for these next two courses:
Registration only available to those who have completed COS004.
Required Prerequisite: Nail Technician I
- Course#: COS005
- CRN#: 34533
- Dates: January 12 - March 10, 2026
- Meeting Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Location: Hybrid (Takoma Park and Zoom)
- Investment: $400.00 tuition + $950 fee = $1,350.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $650
Registration only available to those who have completed COS004 and COS005.
Required Prerequisites: Nail Technician I and Nail Technician II
- Course#: COS006
- CRN#: 33780
- Dates: March 23 - May 18, 2026
- Meeting Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Location: In-Person (Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus)
- Investment: $400.00 tuition + $950 fee = $1,350.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $650
Next Cohort: Summer 2026 - Fall 2026
Summer 2026 - Fall 2026 Cohort Information
Registration will be available first-come, first-serve until the course reaches maximum capacity. Payment is due at the time of registration in order to stay registered.
Summer 2026 Registration will open April 2026.
- Course#: COS004
- CRN#: TBA
- Dates: TBA
- Meeting Times: TBA
- Location: Hybrid (Takoma Park and Zoom)
- Investment: TBA
After completing Nail Technician I, you would be able to move onto Nail Technician II and III. Below are the course details for these next two courses:
Registration only available to those who have completed COS004.
Required Prerequisite: Nail Technician I
- Course#: COS005
- CRN#: TBA
- Dates: TBA
- Meeting Times: TBA
- Location: Hybrid (Takoma Park and Zoom)
- Investment: TBA
Registration only available to those who have completed COS004 and COS005.
Required Prerequisite: Nail Technician I and Nail Technician II
- Course#: COS006
- CRN#: TBA
- Dates: TBA
- Meeting Times: TBA
- Location: Hybrid (Takoma Park and Zoom)
- Investment: TBA
Program Supplies
Students will need to purchase supplies at an additional cost outside of the cost of the courses. A breakdown of what supplies will be needed and used for each course will be provided to registered students during the first class session. Some bulk supplies will be shared with the new cohort at the start of Nail Technician I to help students get started while in class.
Please note that additional nail and bulk supplies may need to be purchased by the student based on frequency of use throughout the duration of the program, including for home use.
The textbook for the program is provided to registered students on the first day of class.
Students interested in potential scholarship opportunities should review the eligibility criteria and instructions for each opportunity. Please pay close attention to the instructions, and be sure to include any necessary documentation, as incomplete applications are not considered.
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Students may receive up to $2,000 covers tuition, fees, and associated costs of attendance that have not been met through another grant or scholarship. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a part of the process. Available for specific workforce programs. Current list of approved programs is subject to change at any time. For more information including eligibility, the application process, and deadlines visit the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship.
Other Potential WDCE Funding Opportunities for Review
You may review other WDCE Scholarship Opportunities that may be available. Students will need to review the requirements for each opportunity to see if they would meet eligibility requirements.
Registration Information
Nail Technician I is considered open enrollment and is available to students on a first come, first serve basis until the class start date or the class is at maximum capacity. Students attempting to register online must login to their MyMC Student Account to register.
Payment is due at the time of registration.
Nail Technician II and Nail Technician III are locked for registration and will require program approval to register because of required prerequisites.
Online: WDCE Web Registration Information.
In-Person: At one of our WDCE Student Services Locations.
Fax: Download, print and complete a WDCE Registration Form (PDF, 
) , and fax with payment information to 240-683-6945.
Mail: Download, print and complete a WDCE Registration Form (PDF, ) , and mail with payment to: Montgomery College WDCE, 51 Mannakee Street CC220, Rockville,
Maryland 20850.
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