Regulatory and Accreditation Agencies

The following institutions license and regulate our institution:

State of Washington
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing

P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: (360) 664-6626
Fax: (360) 705-6699

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS)
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 600-7600

Nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way has current eligibility Program Participation Agreements with:

  • The U.S. Department of Education
  • The Higher Education Coordinating Board of Washington
  • Employment Security of Washington
  • Labor and Industries re-training of Washington
  • Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) of Washington
  • The Department of Veteran Affairs

Selected programs of study at Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way are approved by the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code”.

If you are interested in reviewing or receiving a copy of the school’s state license/approval or a copy of the school’s letter of accreditation, please contact the school director.

The Campus Crime Report is provided to the each student prior to enrollment. The Campus Crime Statistics are updated annually (October).If you are interested in reviewing or receiving a copy of the school’s Campus Crime Report, please see the school director and/or the Financial Aid Office or a copy may be reviewed on the school website.