Tri-City Barber College is Licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Barber Examiners, Kentucky Department of Education, Bureau of Rehabilitation Service, and is approved by the State Approving Agency to offer Veterans Educational Benefits.

Enrollment Requirements

Kentucky State Law requires that applicants for enrollment in a school of Barbering have a four (4) year High School education evidenced by a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) grade of forty five (45). Applicant must also be of good moral character.

Credit for Previous Training

Credit is given for previous training provided the persons skill, ability, and knowledge meet our standards and does not, in any way, conflict with any laws, rules, and regulations of the Kentucky State Board of Barber Examiners.

Enrollment Dates

Enrollments are accepted when vacancies exist. An exact enrollment date is assigned on completion of school pre-entrance requirements and acceptance. Enrollment is for nine (9) months. It will take 188 actual days in attendance to complete the required number of hours. Kentucky State Barber Board requires 1500 hours for graduation.

Placement

Kentucky law prohibits school from guaranteeing employment; however, the school does assist in employment.

* Vocational Rehab and Approved for VA Education Benefits

Tuition & Financing Available

Part Time | Hours: Tues-Sat 8:00am-1:00pm Tuition: $9500 + $200 App Fee
Full Time | Hours: Tues-Sat 8:00am-4:30pm Tuition: $8500 + $200 App Fee

Cosmetology Crossover
Part Time | Tuition: $7500 + $200 App Fee
Full Time | Tuition: $6500 + $200 App Fee

Educational Program

The education program or barber course is regulated by the Kentucky Board of Barbering and consists of the following:

Requirements for Graduation

• Maintain acceptable level of academic and practical standards (80% or better.)
• Pass final school examination (written and practical).
• Complete a minimum of 1500 clock hours of training.
• Have met the financial requirements of the school.

At the successful completion (graduation) from this 1500-hour course, applicants are required to take an apprentice examination at the offices of the state Board of Barber Examiners in Louisville, KY.