Licensure Requirements
A license from the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board is required for all programs offered. Licenses from other states/countries are not valid.
Initial Licensure
Upon completing the graduation requirements and paying all monies owed to the school, a graduate will receive a certification of hours to apply for the state board test.
To obtain a license, the graduate must pass a theory and practical test each with at least 75%. There is a separate theory test for students who have completed an advanced program, which must be passed with at least 75%.
All tests are administered in Grove City, Ohio.
All tests are administered in English only.
Graduates are responsible for applying for and travel to all tests.
Anyone failing to pass a portion of the test may reschedule to retake the failed portion.
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License Renewal
All licenses issued by state board must be renewed every two years. The licensee must obtain continuing education (CE) hours each renewal period.
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