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Earn while you learn

Related instruction plus paid, supervised workplace training.

Apply first. Elevate confirms program requirements, Host Site or employer placement, schedule, related instruction, wages, and self-pay tuition before training begins.

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Registered ApprenticeshipBlended Training (Online + Hands-On)

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Build cosmetology skills through the registered 2,000–2,500-hour hybrid term, 154 RTI hours, and supervised salon practice. Indiana licensing is a separate step.

52 weeks35–40 hrs/week3 credentialsIn-Person

Delivered by an approved training partner.

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Cosmetology apprenticeship pathway

Build skills in a real salon.

Build salon-ready technique. Practice texture, finishing, client consultation, and professional service inside a supervised salon environment.

Start an application Apply as a Host Salon

2,000–2,500-hour hybrid term + 154 RTI hoursPaid on-the-job learningProgress tracked in your portal

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See the work. Learn the craft.

Training becomes real when technique meets the salon floor.

Move through a visual pathway of texture, color, styling, and client service before reviewing the detailed program requirements below.

Finished curls by Generations Hair — Texture & finishing

Finished dimensional color by Generations Hair — Color formulation

Dimensional color transformation by Generations Hair LLC — Styling & client service

Everything you need to know

How the Cosmetology Apprenticeship program works

This is an earn-while-you-learn pathway combining supervised work at an approved Host Site with required related instruction, progress tracking, and completion documentation.

Program format

Length: 52 weeks
Weekly schedule: Full-time, Mon–Sat (varies by salon)
Delivery: In-person
Credentials: 3 listed credentials

Your next steps

1. Apply: Select this program and submit your contact, readiness, and enrollment information.
2. Complete intake: Admissions confirms requirements, documents, schedule, and the correct enrollment path.
3. Start training: Complete lessons, hands-on work, assessments, attendance, and progress requirements.
4. Finish: Complete required credentials and use career or placement support.

Self-pay tuition and payment options

Pay in full: Pay the published tuition through the secure enrollment process.
Payment plan: Split eligible tuition into installments; deposit and terms are shown before acceptance.
Buy Now Pay Later: This is an optional self-pay financing method with separate provider approval and repayment terms.

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Cosmetology Apprenticeship — program guide

How this program works from application to completion

This is the complete enrollment flow. Follow the steps in order so you know who is responsible, when payment is selected, and what must be completed.

1. Apply and review

Choose the occupation, submit the application, and review eligibility, tuition, documents, and scheduling with Elevate.

2. Confirm a Host Site

A qualified employer provides paid work, licensed supervision, and hands-on training. Placement depends on approval and current capacity.

3. Train and complete instruction

Complete supervised on-the-job learning and Related Technical Instruction while hours, competencies, attendance, and documents are recorded.

4. Finish the pathway

Complete required hours and competencies, resolve program balances, and follow the applicable testing or licensing process.

Self-pay and payment options

Apprenticeships are self-pay only. Review tuition and payment requirements when applying. Choose pay-in-full, an available installment plan, or an available Buy Now Pay Later option. BNPL requires separate provider approval and repayment; it is not workforce funding. Enrollment and Host Shop placement must be confirmed before training begins.

The Host Site employs, pays, and supervises the apprentice. Tuition is paid through Elevate’s approved enrollment checkout—not to the Host Site.

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Self-pay apprenticeship tuition

Choose a payment path that fits your next step.

Cosmetology Apprenticeship. Review the current program tuition and what is due now before you pay.

Pay in full or use installments

Your payment page shows the current total and available schedule. BNPL is separate financing and requires provider approval when offered.

Have a promotion code?

Enter OCT300 or PAYFULL600 at checkout to check eligibility. The payment page confirms the discount, amount due, and expiration. Codes cannot be combined.

Apprenticeships are self-pay only. An inquiry is free; payment or an application alone does not confirm enrollment, employment, or placement.

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Know Before You Apply

Is this program right for you?

16 years or older

High school diploma or GED (or actively pursuing)

Interest in cosmetology career

Background check required

Length

52 weeks

Schedule

35–40 hrs/week

Training

154 hours

Credential

3 included

How the Cosmetology Apprenticeship works

Combine approved employment, supervised practice and technical instruction. Track your progress toward completion.

1 · Free inquiry

Ask questions. No payment, enrollment, or reserved shop placement.

2 · Enrollment application

Review your exact tuition and payment choices, complete the required verified payment step, and submit documents for review.

3 · Confirmed enrollment

Elevate confirms approval, agreements, payment arrangements, and required placement before your training begins.

Self-pay choices: pay in full, a program payment plan when offered, or third-party BNPL when displayed. Compare the total cost, what is due now, remaining payments, and any financing terms. Approval is not guaranteed.

Your 10 enrollment and completion steps

1
Apply
Submit the apprenticeship application and select the occupation you want to pursue.
2
Eligibility & documents
Complete required identity, eligibility, enrollment, and program documents.
3
Self-pay tuition plan
Confirm how Related Technical Instruction and other training costs will be paid before enrollment is finalized.

$20,000–$100,000+

Typical wage range

154 hrs

Listed course hours; review workplace requirements separately

3 credentials

Industry recognized

8% (faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:Indiana IPLA Cosmetology StandardsFederal registration disclosure

Full Career Pathway

A clear path from enrollment through training, credential, and career support.

Step 1

Enrollment & Intake

Program selection, readiness review, and the published self-pay enrollment path.

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

Select a module to see its topics. Details stay available without crowding the page.

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

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Partner-Delivered Training

Milady Standard Cosmetology

Required

Milady/Cengage · 154 registered RTI hours; curriculum assigned by Elevate

Cosmetology Certificate

Included Certifications

CPR/AED Certification

Approved CPR/AED credential provider · 4 hours

How You Can Start

Self-pay enrollment options.

This program is presented as self-pay. Review the published price and available payment options before applying.

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Self-Pay — All States

$6,000tuition

Review the published tuition and currently available checkout options. Provider-specific installment terms are shown at checkout.

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Approved self-pay students receive a secure QuickBooks invoice.

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Next Step

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Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Employer and Host Site Context

Licensed salons in Indianapolis area

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and enrollment 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.

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Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Journey

An inquiry is free. Your enrollment application includes tuition and payment review. Approval, agreements and Host Shop placement are confirmed separately.

Application

Apply for Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Complete one application record for contact information, program selection, payment information, background questions, support needs, acknowledgements, and program-specific documents.

Identity verification is required before enrollment. After your application creates your secure student account, you will verify your Social Security number and upload your government-issued photo ID through the protected onboarding workflow. SSNs are never stored in the general application record.

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Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?

Apprenticeship enrollment is self-pay only. Review the published tuition and payment options before applying.

Your path from application to career

Apply

2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

Advisor call

Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

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Program Authority & Host-Site Pathway

Train in a real Indiana salon with a clearly documented pathway.

Elevate separates the training model, self-pay tuition, host-site relationship, and licensing requirements so applicants and workforce partners can see exactly what applies to this track.

Registered Apprenticeship

Listed in Elevate’s canonical RAPIDS program registry.

Self-Pay Only

Apprentices pay the published tuition. Review payment terms before enrollment.

154 RTI Hours

0096HY V1 • Hybrid • 2,000–2,500 hour registered hybrid term • 500-hour probation

Apprenticeship facts before you apply

Apprenticeship facts before you apply

Related instruction plus paid, supervised workplace training.

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Build skills in a real salon.

Training becomes real when technique meets the salon floor.

How the Cosmetology Apprenticeship program works

Program format

Your next steps

Self-pay tuition and payment options

How this program works from application to completion

1. Apply and review

2. Confirm a Host Site

3. Train and complete instruction

4. Finish the pathway

Self-pay and payment options

Choose a payment path that fits your next step.

Pay in full or use installments

Have a promotion code?

Is this program right for you?

How the Cosmetology Apprenticeship works

1 · Free inquiry

2 · Enrollment application

3 · Confirmed enrollment

Your 10 enrollment and completion steps

Apply

Eligibility & documents

Self-pay tuition plan

Full Career Pathway

Enrollment & Intake

Training & Assessments

Credential

Employer Placement

Wage Outcome

What You'll Learn

Hair Services

Skin & Nail Services

Salon Business

Safety & Sanitation

What's Included in This Program

Milady Standard Cosmetology

Self-pay enrollment options.

Self-Pay — All States

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Journey

Apply for Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?

Train in a real Indiana salon with a clearly documented pathway.

Host Shop placement

Employment & agreements

Begin RTI + paid OJL

Track hours & competencies

Host verifies progress

Complete program requirements

Licensing / credential next steps

Your responsibilities

Host Shop responsibilities

Elevate responsibilities

Wages and tuition are separate.

Placement must be confirmed.

Before you enroll

Find or bring a Host Site

How the apprenticeship works

Apply and complete intake

Confirm self-pay tuition

Secure an approved Host Site

Complete orientation and agreements

Train and complete related instruction

Log hours and competencies

Finish closeout and licensing steps

What the apprentice does

What the Host Site does

What Elevate does

Find an approved Host Shop near you.

J Noelle Collective

Paola Petit Studio

Prestige Elevation Barber and Beauty Institute LLC

Generations Hair / Cat Eye Collective

Salon Saloon

Style and Scissor Salon & Barber