Apprenticeship facts before you apply

How do I pay for apprenticeship training?

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Review your program’s published tuition, deposit and payment terms before enrollment. Financing, when offered, requires separate provider approval and repayment.

Does applying enroll me or reserve a training spot?

An inquiry or application does not by itself confirm enrollment or placement. Complete the required intake, payment and enrollment steps shown for your program.

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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.

Start Enrollment

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 published tuition and available payment terms before applying. Apprentices pay their own program tuition.

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.