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Nail Tech Schools in Providence, RI

Nail tech schools in Providence and nearby communities include a 300-hour Nail Technician program in Cranston with day and evening starts. You can check its published tuition and schedule, then plan for Rhode Island's manicurist licensing requirements.

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Rhode Island hours300 hours of professional manicuring training
Published school price$3,000.00 tuition; $4,020.80 total costs
Next listed startFebruary 8, 2027, day and evening
License testingRI requires written and practical examinations

Nail technician training near Providence

The Cranston course below has published future starts and a school licensing statement checked October 27, 2026. Its check line points to the school's own statement naming its regulator, the available alternative to a Rhode Island school list.

1 local program listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
Paul Mitchell The School Rhode IslandCranston, RISchool statement: licensing by Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
School catalog says, "The following institutions license and regulate our institution," and lists Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. Next published day and evening starts: February 8, 2027. Licensing statement checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Nail TechnicianCertificate of Completion300 clock hoursDay: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 24 hours/week; evening: Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m., 20 hours/week.$3,000.00 tuition; $4,020.80 total costs (school program page, checked October 27, 2026)

Providence campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Nail technician school near Providence: campus location

Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island Cranston, RI

Nail students complete 60 hours of classroom preparation before spending the remaining 240 hours gaining practical experience in the clinic classroom.

School statement: licensing by Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Program
Nail Technician
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Length
300 clock hours
Schedule
Day: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 24 hours/week; evening: Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m., 20 hours/week.
Published cost
$3,000.00 tuition; $4,020.80 total costs (school program page, checked October 27, 2026)
Address
30 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 100, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone
(401) 946-9920
Program page

How to pursue a Rhode Island manicurist license

  1. 1

    Confirm your intended work state

    Rhode Island's manicurist training law requires at least 300 hours in an approved school. Massachusetts lists a different minimum of 100 hours, so choose a course around the license you need.

  2. 2

    Match classes to your week

    Paul Mitchell's nail schedule lists Monday-Thursday options at 24 hours weekly during the day or 20 hours weekly in the evening. Request your cohort's calendar and attendance rules before arranging work shifts.

  3. 3

    Finish your practical coursework

    The Nail Technician course page divides training into 60 hours of classroom preparation and 240 hours of clinic learning. Its graduation policy also requires practical assignments and passing school examinations.

  4. 4

    Meet state examination requirements

    The Rhode Island applicant statute requires both a written and practical examination. RIDOH identifies Nail Technician Theory as a PSI exam; obtain the separate practical test instructions from your school.

  5. 5

    File the manicurist application

    The state application asks for supporting documents and a transcript sent directly by your school. The state also sets a minimum licensing age of 18 under its applicant qualifications.

Manicurist wages in the Providence-Warwick metro

For manicurists and pedicurists (SOC 39-5092), the BLS May 2025 metro table reports a median wage of $16.78 per hour and $34,910 per year in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. The employment estimate is not released, so the table does not provide a usable local job count for this occupation.

These are regional occupational statistics. BLS explains that OEWS excludes self-employed workers and that wage estimates do not measure every source of business income. When comparing salon positions, ask about scheduled hours, pay arrangements and benefits. If you plan to work independently, build a separate budget for supplies and business expenses.

Nail school tuition and payment options

The Cranston Nail Technician page publishes $3,000.00 tuition and $4,020.80 total costs, including the application fee, technical kit, textbook and sales tax. These are the posted figures checked October 27, 2026. Request a written breakdown of exam fees and any other costs outside that total.

The school's installment policy describes monthly payment plans with fees and interest, and lists a nail program down payment. Ask for the terms that apply to your start date. Its financial aid guidance limits federal assistance to eligible students in eligible programs; confirm whether this specific 300-hour course qualifies for FAFSA-based aid or Pell Grants.

DLT career center job coaches can assess WIOA eligibility and whether the exact course is on the Eligible Training Provider List. Students with military education benefits should also ask the school to verify course coverage under its VA benefits policy before committing funds.

Read the full guide to paying for training

What to ask a nail technician school

  • Is the next day or evening nail class accepting students?
  • May I review the campus's current operating approval?
  • How many weekly hours are classroom work and client practice?
  • Are the kit and textbook charges refundable if I withdraw?
  • Which licensing exam costs are separate from tuition?
  • Does the payment plan add interest or other fees?
  • Will you send my training transcript directly to RIDOH?

How to check a school

Common questions

How many hours of nail tech classes does Rhode Island require?

Rhode Island's manicurist statute requires at least 300 hours of professional training in an approved school. The Cranston Nail Technician program publishes 300 clock hours. Its schedule offers 24 daytime hours or 20 evening hours per week. Request a dated completion calendar, because holidays, absences and makeup work can affect when you finish.

Is a nail school certificate the same as a license?

A school completion document and state permission to practice serve different purposes. Paul Mitchell's graduation policy describes its Certificate of Completion and academic requirements. Rhode Island separately requires applicants to meet education, age and examination standards under state law. Ask the school to explain which documents it sends to RIDOH and which application steps you must handle yourself.

Can I take a 100-hour Massachusetts nail course for a Rhode Island license?

Massachusetts lists a 100-hour approved manicuring program as its training minimum, while Rhode Island requires 300 hours. Before paying for a shorter out-of-state course, ask RIDOH how it would evaluate your training and what additional work it would require. Compare Massachusetts' license instructions with Rhode Island's 300-hour requirement. A course that meets one state's minimum does not by itself establish eligibility in the other.

Do nail technician students practice on clients?

The Paul Mitchell nail course description says the first 60 hours cover classroom workshops, demonstrations and practical experience. The remaining 240 hours take place in the clinic classroom, where students gain service experience with instructor support. Before choosing a class, ask how client appointments are assigned, how practice is assessed and how missed clinic hours are made up.

Why does this page list only one nail program?

Rob Roy says manicuring is not currently enrolling. ANLI posts 2024 starts, and its catalog has 2025 dates. DLT lists Center for Southeast Asians training, but we could not verify the school licensing statement required for a row. As checked October 27, 2026, those options lacked an enrollment or licensing detail needed for this table; their omission does not establish that a provider is unlicensed.

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Use the Cranston campus details to request available seats, your full payment schedule and the documents needed for a Rhode Island manicurist license.

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