An Important Notice to Our Goose Creek Community

Dear Students, Alumni, Staff, and Valued Patrons,

Since opening our doors, our mission at the Goose Creek campus has been to provide exceptional beauty education, foster a supportive environment for our dedicated staff, and serve the local community. For almost a decade, we have kept this campus open because we deeply believed in the impact we were making and the dreams of the licensed Cosmetologists and Estheticians who got their start here.

However, maintaining operations at this location has become unsustainable due to changing enrollment trends and evolving market conditions. With these factors combined, and with our facility lease officially expiring on October 1st, we have had to make the incredibly difficult decision to close the Goose Creek campus.

The official closing date for the Goose Creek campus will be September 1, 2026.

Our absolute priority over the next few months is ensuring a smooth, seamless, and fully supportive transition for our current students and our incredible faculty and staff.

We are incredibly proud of the students, graduates, educators, and patrons who have been part of the Goose Creek story over the years. The impact this campus has made on the local beauty industry will continue long after its final day of operation.

While the Goose Creek campus will close, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology will continue serving students through our remaining South Carolina campuses and remains committed to educating the next generation of beauty professionals.

 

To Our Current Students
Your education remains our top priority, and we are fully committed to protecting your hard work and earned hours. You will have distinct pathways available to you: completing your program here before September 1st, transferring to another Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, transferring your hours to another approved institution, or receiving a pro rata refund per your enrollment contract.

We will be holding mandatory student meetings to sit down with each of you individually, review your accounts, and help you finalize your personal transition plan.

 

To Our Loyal Patrons
Thank you for supporting our students and providing them with the vital, hands-on salon experience needed to master their craft. While our physical doors in Goose Creek will close this September, the legacy of the passionate, talented professionals who trained within these walls will endure in salons and spas across the region for decades to come. 

Thank you for being an indispensable part of our history, our family, and our story.

With deepest gratitude,
Kenneth Shuler’s School of Cosmetology, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions (These will continue to be updated as questions arise):

General –

Are all of the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology locations closing?

Answer:  NO!  We will only be closing our Spartanburg and Goose Creek locations.  Our other five campuses will remain open.

How long have you known that you were going to close the school?

Answer:  This decision was incredibly difficult and was not taken lightly. The final decision to close the school was officially made on June 1st.  Immediately following that decision, our corporate staff immediately structured a notification plan to ensure we met all regulatory notification requirements. Our absolute priority was to inform both our staff and students as quickly as possible, allowing for the maximum amount of advance notice.

Student –

What happens to my hours?

Answer:  You will not lose any of your hours and you will be provided with a final transcript whether you decide to complete the program by the date of closure, attend and complete at another Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, transfer to another approved institution, or receive a pro rata refund based upon your enrollment agreement.

What happens to my financial aid?

Answer:  Every students’ financial aid is different.  We will be meeting with every student to determine what their plan may be in regards to completing the program, attend and complete at another Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, transfer to another approved institution, or receive a pro rata refund based upon their enrollment agreement.

I’m a former student: Will my existing student loans be forgiven/canceled?

Answer:  Because you successfully completed your program and earned your diploma, you received the educational services you paid for, meaning you are still legally obligated to repay your loans. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school

What happens to my enrollment agreement (contract)?

Answer:  All student contracts contain a statement regarding the closure of the institution and a Teach Out Agreement or pro rata refund.  Our school will be entering into Teach Out Agreements with local accredited schools if possible.

What is a Teach Out Agreement?

Answer:  This is an agreement between our school and another accredited institution.  This agreement helps to ensure a smooth transition into another accredited institution with additional costs.

After the school closes, how will I be able to request additional transcripts?

Answer:  Please contact the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology Corporate Office by calling 803-798-8515 or emailing:  info@kennethshuler.com

 

Guest –

I’ve been getting services at the school for years, what happens now?

Answer:  We cannot thank you enough for being there to support our students and their growth in this industry.  Without you, our students would not be able to practice and build the skills that they would need to be successful.  We do have other locations open in South Carolina that you can go to in order to receive services.  Again, we thank you!