Earn your Indiana Cosmetology License while getting paid.
DOL Registered Apprenticeship. 2,000 hours of supervised salon training under a licensed cosmetologist. Earn wages from day one.
- DOL Registered Apprenticeship
- Earn wages from day one
- Indiana Cosmetology License
- Salon-based training
Cosmetology Apprenticeship
Earn your Indiana cosmetology license through a registered apprenticeship. 2,000 hours of supervised training in a licensed salon.
$6,000
Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.
Earn wages while you train. Employer covers tuition through the apprenticeship agreement.
Flexible payment plans, BNPL options (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share available.
New Applicant
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Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.
Step 1
Eligibility & Intake
Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.
Step 2
Training & Assessments
Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.
Step 3
Credential
Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.
Step 4
Employer Placement
Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.
Step 5
Wage Outcome
Target entry wages aligned to $20,000–$100,000+.
What You'll Learn
Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.
Hair Services
- ·Haircutting techniques
- ·Color theory and application
- ·Chemical straightening and perms
- ·Styling and finishing
- ·Extensions and weaves
Skin & Nail Services
- ·Facials and skin analysis
- ·Manicures and pedicures
- ·Waxing and hair removal
- ·Makeup application
- ·Sanitation for each service
Salon Business
- ·Client consultation
- ·Appointment scheduling
- ·Retail product knowledge
- ·Social media marketing
- ·Indiana licensing requirements
Safety & Sanitation
- ·Infection control
- ·Chemical safety
- ·Ergonomics
- ·OSHA salon standards
- ·Indiana Board of Cosmetology rules
Full Workforce Pathway
Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.
Step 1
Eligibility & Intake
Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.
Step 2
Training & Assessments
Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.
Step 3
Credential
Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.
Step 4
Employer Placement
Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.
Step 5
Wage Outcome
Target entry wages aligned to $20,000–$100,000+.
What's Included in This Program
All training components delivered as part of your enrollment
Partner-Delivered Training
Milady Standard Cosmetology
RequiredMilady/Cengage · 1,500 hours RTI
Cosmetology Certificate
Included Certifications
CPR/AED Certification
Health & Safety Institute · 4 hours
How You Can Start
Choose the path that fits your situation.
There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.
FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored
Indiana residents — SNAP/TANF recipients or employer sponsor
SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for free training through Indiana's FSSA IMPACT program. Alternatively, a licensed employer can sponsor your apprenticeship at no cost to you.
Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker
Self-Pay — All States
$6,000tuition
Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.
BNPL & Payment Plan
Start with a $600 deposit then about $104/week over 52 weeks.
Payment options
Start with $600, then about $104/week.
Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.
Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT
This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.
Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.
See all funding options for this program →Next Step
For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.
Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline
This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.
Named Employer Partners
- Licensed salons in Indianapolis area
Placement Pipeline
- Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
- Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
- Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
- Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.
Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?
Paid apprenticeship track available. For self-pay enrollment, BNPL starts at a $600 deposit with weekly payment options.