Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Barbering Program provides 1,200 hours of instruction in haircutting, shaving, chemical services, skin care, and barber law. Students receive hands-on training to prepare for the Arizona State Board of Barbering licensure exam and entry-level employment in the barbering industry.
A. Course Objective / Description
Train students with the technical, theoretical, and practical barbering skills required to prepare for the Arizona State Board of Barbering licensure exam. Instruction includes haircutting, hairstyling, shaving, beard design, chemical services, facials, sanitation, business management, and Arizona barber law.
Competencies to be achieved:
• Haircutting techniques (clipper, shear, fades, tapers, razor work)
• Shaving and beard design
• Chemical services (color, perms, relaxers)
• Facial treatments
• Sanitation and infection control
• Client consultation and professionalism
• Arizona State Board laws and rules
B. Total Cost of Program
$13,500 (includes tuition, kit, books, uniform, and fees).
C. Books Required
• Milady Standard Professional Barbering, 6th Edition
• Arizona State Board of Barbering Law & Rules Booklet
D. Supplies Required
• Barber kit (clippers, trimmers, shears, combs, cape, etc.)
• Uniform (apron or barber smock)
E. WIOA Contact
Name: Efrain Valdez
Email: ezbarberschool@gmail.com
Phone: 602-441-4914
F. Direct Website Link
https://www.ezbarberschool.com/programs
G. Additional Information
Background check required by Arizona State Board before licensure.
Must be 16+ and show proof of ID and Social Security card.
I. Credentials
Industry Recognized: Yes – Arizona State Board of Barbering License
Stackable: Yes – can lead to advanced roles or shop ownership
Portable: Yes – recognized in most states (some require additional hours/testing)
Accredited Curriculum: No – licensed by Arizona State Board of Barbering, not institutionally accredited
J. Credential Attainment Rate
In the last 24 months:
85% attempted the exam, 14 licensed = 77% attainment rate.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
50
Hours
1200
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
4310 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, Arizona
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK - City of Phoenix
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion – Barbering Program (1,200 Hours)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Scholarships: Yes (if you occasionally offer)
Other aid: No (until FAFSA & AZ@Work approval come through)
Refund Policy
EZ Barber School maintains a published refund policy available in the catalog and on the website. Refunds are pro-rated based on percentage of program completed: 0–10% = 90% refund, 11–25% = 75% refund, 26–50% = 50% refund, 51–100% = no refund.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$150.00 Milady Standard Barbering Textbook, Workbook, and State Board Study Guide.
Testing/Exam Fees
$217.00 Students must pay separate licensing exam fees to Professional Credential Services, Inc.: $100 written exam, $77 practical exam. Each attempt requires a new fee if failed. After passing, students also pay $40 to the Arizona Barber Board for license issuance.
In-State Tuition
$12,000.00 Tuition cost for the full 1,200-hour Barber Program (in-state students).
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,000.00 Tuition cost for out-of-state or out-of-district students.
Registration Fee
$100.00 Non-refundable registration fee required for enrollment.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,250.00 Student barber kit including clippers, trimmers, shears, combs, capes, and other tools.
Total In-State Program Cost
$13,717.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$13,717.00
