If you missed Tuesday’s update from the 2018 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Training Conference provided by Tom Netting, AACS Public Policy Advisor, click here to read the full article.

AACS is looking for volunteers to help plan and execute our three major conventions in 2019. The AACS Event Committee brings together industry leaders from multiple areas to collaborate and create events that are the premier forum for beauty and wellness education professionals. There are multiple ways to get involved, and every new volunteer brings unique experience that is crucial to the success of our events. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved.

The 2019 School Leaders Summit & Capitol Hill Day will focus on key topics such as government relations for federal and state, accreditation, and succession planning. Our goal is to inform, educate, and provide guidance on best practices for school owners and administrators. If you’re interested in speaking we want to hear from you!

Application Deadline is Friday, December 7th - Click Here to Apply

For the remainder of the year, AACS’ State Relations Committee will be preparing for 2019 state legislative sessions.  During which we expect between three- and five-hundred bills of interest and potential impact to AACS member schools. 

Click here to review the dates of your state’s upcoming legislative session.

In the pre-session lull of state legislative activity, this week’s update will focus on the following regulatory items of interest… Click here to read the full article.

A federal court in Michigan recently found that students should be paid as employees for certain tasks done in the school’s clinic. Join AACS General Counsel, Edward Cramp with Duane Morris LLP, as he outlines some important takeaways for all AACS members from that case and others.

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Join us in Washington DC at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City for informative sessions, Hill Day prep and networking opportunities with fellow school owners and industry partners. Followed by an influential day on Capitol Hill meeting with your Senators and Representatives to let our voices be heard.

Click here to register – Early registration ends January 7, 2019

Click here to book hotel – Book by February 15, 2019 to receive group rate pricing

As a special thank you for your AACS membership renewal for 2019, all renewals received by Monday, December 3, 2018 will receive a 50% discount off of their first registration to the 2019 Annual Convention & Expo September 27-30 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.

Renewing your membership has never been easier.  You can pay for your membership online, via mail or call the national office for assistance.  To get all the details on membership, visit to our website.