Rio Grooming School offers enrollment year round. Once a student graduates that spot opens for a new student to start, therefore allowing enrollment all year round.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for class attendance (436 hours) is $10,000.00, and an application fee of $100 is required. The (200 hour bather/brusher) “an introduction to basic groomers assistant” course is $5,00.00. A basic groomer tool kit which includes all the basic tools for pet grooming, text books & supplies is provided at a cost of $2,800.00 (plus tax). Additional specialty tools are available, contact us for details. Students who order extra tools or premium tool kits will be required to make full payment for these items at the time the order is placed. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. The tool kit remains the property of the student. It contains the necessary hand tools with which to begin a career in professional pet grooming.
Equipment List
For the program, each student must have the full grooming kit, purchased from Rio Grooming School prior to the first day.
Download the PDF below for the full list.
Financing
Rio Grooming School offers third-party financing through TFC Tuition Financing Company to assist students with a portion of their tuition costs. Applying for a TFC student loan is typically a quick process, with most applicants receiving a credit decision within approximately one business day. A qualified co-signer is required in order to be considered for loan approval.
A student may finance up to $5,000.00 of tuition through TFC, subject to credit approval and co-signer requirements. The remaining tuition balance of $5,000.00, along with the full cost of the required tool kit ($2,800.00 plus applicable tax), is due in full on the first day of class.
As an example, if $5,000.00 of tuition is financed, estimated loan payments may be as low as $223.64 per month on a two-year term. Additional loan terms and payment options may be available through TFC. For more information regarding financing options, please call 651-480-4726.
† Information valid as of 8/26/2025. Financing terms, rates, and availability are determined by TFC Tuition Financing Company and are subject to change without notice.
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To Start Your Enrollment, Contact Rio Grooming School at 651-480-4726 or request information below.