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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How do I know the hours, tuition and licensing requirements?

Use the details on your exact program page. Requirements differ by occupation. A competency-based apprenticeship is completed through its required competencies and related instruction, rather than a single hour total.

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Cosmetology Apprenticeship Applications

An inquiry is free and does not enroll you. The enrollment application requires verified payment before it can be submitted.

Apprenticeship enrollment is self-pay only.

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

Inquiry application

Ask questions, request program information, and let admissions contact you. No payment is required and no enrollment is created.

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Enrollment application

Use PARIS or the standard form, review the payment calculator and BNPL options, and complete verified checkout before submission.

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Salon or shop application

Licensed salons, barbershops, spas, and nail studios use one no-cost Host Site application to request approval to train apprentices.

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