Apprenticeship facts before you apply

How do I pay for apprenticeship training?

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Review the published total tuition, deposit, supplies, and what is due now. Pay in full or use a program payment plan when offered. BNPL, when displayed, is third-party financing requiring provider approval and repayment; review interest and terms. It is not a grant.

Does applying enroll me or reserve a training spot?

An inquiry is free and requests information; it does not enroll you or reserve placement. An enrollment application requests admission and requires the payment steps shown for your program. Enrollment is confirmed only after Elevate verifies approval, documents, agreements, payment arrangements, and any required placement.

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Who pays wages and supervises workplace training?

The employing Host Shop or employer provides wages and licensed supervision. Elevate supports related instruction and training records. Employment and schedules depend on an approved placement.

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What are the completion requirements for this occupation?

Barber requires 14 verified occupational competencies and 260 hours of related technical instruction, with supervised Host Shop practice. Work hours are training evidence, not a fixed graduation denominator. Apprenticeship completion and Indiana licensing requirements are separate steps.

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Apprenticeship applications

Choose the correct Barber application

Future apprentices can submit a free inquiry or complete the paid enrollment application. Barbershops use the universal Host Site compliance application with business licensing, insurance, workers' compensation, supervisor-license, EIN/W-9, and worksite verification.

Free Inquiry

Ask questions and request admissions follow-up. This does not require payment and does not create an enrollment.

Submit Free Inquiry

Enrollment Application

Review payment and BNPL choices, complete verified checkout, then apply with PARIS or the standard form.

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I’m a Host Shop / Employer

Apply to host Barber apprentices using the universal beauty Host Site compliance application.

Start Host Site Application

Apprenticeship enrollment is self-pay only.

Review the total tuition, deposit, what is due now, and payment terms. Pay in full or use a program payment plan when offered. BNPL, when displayed, requires separate provider approval and repayment.

A free inquiry requests information. An enrollment application requests admission; payment and submission alone do not confirm enrollment, placement, or a training start date.

Self-pay applicants can review the server-priced $600 minimum deposit, pay-in-full, payment estimate, and available BNPL options from the Barber program page. Payment does not replace the student application or secure government-ID/SSN verification.