You can apply through the federal funding program and ask for help due to your disability assessment.
The Art Institute program is funded federally, so they can not discriminate federal funding access to any student.
I wear my hair short, and my hearing aids are not noticeable. Once you get comfortable with them, you will forget they are even in, and enjoy being part of the activity.
I have worn long hair to cover the aids, and had to get used to the sounds of my hair moving.