Tigi Hairdressing Academy Legacy is a for-profit institution in Colorado Springs, CO. 53 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $405,725 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 23 recipients in the most recent reporting year. It does not participate in Yellow Ribbon, so tuition above VA’s cap is not matched.
The numbers
| Type | For-profit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National |
| Students on VA benefits | 53 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 72 |
| Tuition, in-state | $18,260 / year |
| Books, estimated | $3,740 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $2,484 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | No |
| Graduation rate, all students | 58% |
| Median salary after attending | $22,480 |
| Average student loan debt | $11,008 |
| Academic calendar | Nontraditional |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
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Principles of Excellence
Committed to VA’s standards on advertising, cost disclosure and student support.
Who to contact
Address
5125 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Main switchboard
7193909898104
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