Frequently Asked Questions

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No, You have to have a high school diploma & transcript or GED/HISET.

You have to be 17 

Louisiana Barber Academy offers two programs: Barber/Stylist & Barber Instructor. 

Barber/Stylist Program Cost

• School Enrollment Fee (Non refundable after 3 business days after signing this agreement) = $100
• Student Kit, Jacket, Cape, School Shirts, and Books (non-refundable & non returnable after issuance) = $1900
• 1500 Hour Barber Stylist Program Tuition = $13,000
• State Board Registration/Licensing Fee-paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiner = $90
• State Board Exam Fee (pd. upon program completion) –paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiner = $50
• Note-Station supplies are purchased separately by the student: a recommended list will be given

                  Total Cost  $15,140

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS 

• Pay the TOTAL COST Upfront and receive a $1000 discount = $14,140!  or
• Choose the PAYMENT PLAN with a Down Payment & Monthly Installments.

• PAYMENT PLAN OFFERED---Interest Free 
• $100–School Enrollment Fee–-non-refundable after three (3) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement form.
• +$1900 Kit/School Shirt/Book Fee- non-refundable and non-returnable after they have been issued to the student.
• +$2000 Program Tuition Fee
• =$4000 DOWNPAYMENT Payable to Louisiana Barber Academy to begin classes & a $90 money order for State Board Registration made payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners, or you can pay the fee directly to LBA and LBA will send the fee for you. 
• Remaining Balance–11 payments of $1000 every month due on either the 1st or 15th
• $50 Money Order -upon completion of the program - Exam Fee payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners
• Payment methods accepted: cash, credit or debit card(4% processing fee for card transactions), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy. No personal checks accepted.

Exceeding Your Contract 

• Your contract is written to cover a specific time period. You must complete the course within this time frame. If you do not graduate within the time frame agreed upon in this contract, you will be charged additional daily training fees of $9 per hour. This fee is charged regardless of your absences or attendance (unless there was an approved Leave of Absence). You will be charged these fees until you reach the number of hours required to graduate.  

 Cosmetology Crossover Program Cost

• School Enrollment Fee  (Non refundable after 3 business days after signing this agreement) = $100
• Jacket, Cape, School Shirts, and Books (non-refundable & non returnable after issuance) = $500
• 500 Hour Barber/Stylist Program Tuition = $5,200
• State Board Registration/Licensing Fee–paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiners = $90
• State Board Exam Fee (pd. upon program completion)--paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiners = $50
• Note-Station supplies are purchased separately by the student: a recommended list will be given

                   Total Cost = $5,940

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS 

• Pay the TOTAL COST Upfront  or
• Choose the PAYMENT PLAN with a Down Payment & Monthly Installments. 

• PAYMENT PLAN OFFERED---Interest Free
• $100–School Enrollment Fee–-non-refundable after three (3) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement form.
• +$500 School Shirt/Jacket/Cape/Book Fee- non-refundable and non-returnable after they have been issued to the student.  
• +$1700 Program Tuition Fee
• =$2300 DOWNPAYMENT Payable to Louisiana Barber Academy to begin classes & a $90 money order for State Board Registration made payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners or you can pay this fee directly to LBA and LBA will send the fee for you.
• Remaining Balance–7 payments of $500 every month due on either the 1st or 15th
• $50 Money Order -upon completion of the program - Exam Fee payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners
• Payment methods accepted: cash, credit or debit card(4% processing fee for card transactions), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy. No personal checks accepted.

Exceeding Your Contract 

• Your contract is written to cover a specific time period. You must complete the course within this time frame. If you do not graduate within the time frame agreed upon in this contract, you will be charged additional daily training fees of $9 per hour. This fee is charged regardless of your absences or attendance (unless there was an approved Leave of Absence). You will be charged these fees until you reach the number of hours required to graduate. 

 Barber Instructor Program Cost

• School Enrollment Fee  (Non refundable after 3 business days after signing this agreement) = $100
• Jacket, Cape, School Shirts, and Books (non-refundable & non returnable after issuance) = $500
• 500 Hour Barber Instructor Program Tuition = $4,500
• State Board Registration/Licensing Fee–paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiners = $110
• State Board Exam Fee (pd. upon program completion)--paid directly to the LA State Board of Barber Examiner = $70
• Note-Station supplies are purchased separately by the student: a recommended list will be given

                  Total Cost = $5,280

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS 

• Pay the TOTAL COST Upfront  or
• Choose the PAYMENT PLAN with a Down Payment & Monthly Installments

• PAYMENT PLAN OFFERED---Interest Free
• $100–School Enrollment Fee–-non-refundable after three (3) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement form.
• +$500 School Shirt/Jacket/Cape/Book Fee- non-refundable and non-returnable after they have been issued to the student.  
• +$1500 Program Tuition Fee
• =$2100 DOWNPAYMENT Payable to Louisiana Barber Academy to begin classes & a  $110 money order for State Board Registration made payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners or you can pay this fee directly to LBA, and LBA will send the fee for you.
• Remaining Balance–5 payments of $600 every month due on either the 1st or 15th
• $70 Money Order -upon completion of the program - Exam Fee payable to LA State Board of Barber Examiners
• Payment methods accepted: cash, credit or debit card(4% processing fee for card transactions), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy. No personal checks accepted.

Exceeding Your Contract 

• Your contract is written to cover a specific time period. You must complete the course within this time frame. If you do not graduate within the time frame agreed upon in this contract, you will be charged additional daily training fees of $10 per hour. This fee is charged regardless of your absences or attendance (unless there was an approved Leave of Absence). You will be charged these fees until you reach the number of hours required to graduate. 

Louisiana Barber Academy is a privately owned school and does not currently accept federal or state financial aid.  However, we do offer a INTEREST FREE monthly payment plan option.

Barber/Stylist Program=1500 Clock Hours

--Full-time- 32.5 hours per week  →   Monday to Friday–8:30 am to 4:00 pm (lunch 12:30 to 1:30)  

*approximately 12 months to complete the program 

--Part-time- 20 hours per week →   Monday to Friday-2 pm to 6 pm 

*approximately 18.5 months to complete the program

 Cosmetology Crossover Program=600 Clock Hours

20 Hours per week    →8:30 am to 12:30 pm  OR  2 pm to 6 pm

*approximately 8 months to complete the program 

Barber Instructor Program=500 Clock Hours

20 Hours per week    →    8:30 am to 12:30 pm  OR  2 pm to 6 pm

*approximately 6 months to complete the program

No, Louisiana Barber Academy does not offer online courses as we believe in providing hands-on training and in-person learning experiences to our students.

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
• Applicant must have a high school diploma AND transcript or a passing grade on GED/HISET  

Step #1—-- Pre-Enrollment Application 

Submit your Pre-Enrollment Application Form . This can be obtained on the website or by visiting the academy.  Return this form along with the documents listed below and a $25 application fee (non refundable) to the Owner/Instructor: Jason Walker.  Payment methods accepted: cash credit or debit card(4% processing fee), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy.

The following documents need to be turned in with your completed Pre-Enrollment Application:

• Copy of Birth Certificate 
• Copy of Social Security Card 
• Two passport photos of student-Can be printed at Walgreens
• High school diploma AND transcript or a passing grade on equivalence test (GED/HISET)  

*****In the event of a foreign high-school diploma, the prospective student must provide an equivalency evaluation performed by an outside agency that is qualified to translate documents into English and confirm the academic equivalence to a U.S. high school diploma prior to enrollment.

Step #2—- Pre Enrollment Interview/Inquiry/Information Session

Once your Pre-Enrollment Application Form & other required documents are  turned in, you will be contacted within 1 to 3 business days for a pre-enrollment interview and information session with the owner, Jason Walker. At this session, you will be able to ask questions, and Mr. Jason will share with you information about the program, expectations, the cost of the program, and payment options.  

Step #3— Enrollment Finalization Session

Upon acceptance, you will be notified by email, text, phone call or in person, of your Enrollment Finalization Session date/time.  On this day, you will finalize your enrollment and take care of the payment due.

• Applicant must have a valid  Louisiana Cosmetology License 

Step #1—--Pre-Enrollment Application 

Submit your Pre-Enrollment Application Form. This can be obtained on the website or by visiting the academy.  Return this form along with the documents listed and a $25 application fee (non refundable) to the Owner/Instructor: Jason Walker.  Payment methods accepted: cash credit or debit card(4% processing fee), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy.

The following document needs to be turned in with your completed Pre-Enrollment Application:

• Copy of valid Louisiana Cosmetology License 

Step #2—- Pre Enrollment Interview/Inquiry/Information Session

Once your Pre-Enrollment Application Form is turned in, you will be contacted within 1 to 3 business days for a pre-enrollment interview and information session with the owner, Jason Walker. At this session, you will be able to ask questions, and Mr. Jason will share with you information about the program, expectations, the cost of the program, and payment options.  

Step #3— Enrollment Finalization Session

Upon acceptance, you will be notified by email, text, phone call or in person of your Enrollment Finalization Session date/time.   On this day, you will finalize your enrollment and take care of the payment due.

•  Applicant must have a current Louisiana State Barber’s License
• Once the course is completed, the applicant can’t apply for the Instructor License until he/she has one year of barbering experience. 

Step #1—-- Pre-Enrollment Application 

Submit your Pre-Enrollment Application Form . This can be obtained on the website or by visiting the academy.  Return this form along with the documents listed below and a $25 application fee (non refundable) to the Owner/Instructor: Jason Walker.  Payment methods accepted: cash credit or debit card(4% processing fee), money order, cashier’s check made payable to Louisiana Barber Academy.

The following document needs to be turned in with your completed application:

• Copy of valid Louisiana Barber’s License

Step #2—- Pre Enrollment Interview/Inquiry/Information Session

Once your Pre-Enrollment Application Form is turned in, you will be contacted within 1 to 3 business days for a pre-enrollment interview and information session with the owner, Jason Walker. At this session, you will be able to ask questions, and Mr. Jason will share with you information about the program, expectations, the cost of the program, and payment options.  

Step #3— Enrollment Finalization Session

Upon acceptance, you will be notified by email, text, phone call or in person of your Enrollment Finalization Session date/time.   On this day, you will finalize your enrollment and take care of the payment due.

Barbering Program=1500 Clock Hours

• Full-time- 32.5 hours per week  →   Monday to Friday–8:30 am to 4:00 pm (lunch 12:30 to 1:30)  

                  *approximately 12 months to complete the program

              OR 

• Part-time- 20 hours per week →   Monday to Friday-2 pm to 6 pm 

                  *approximately 18.5 months to complete the program

Cosmetology Crossover Program=600 Clock Hours 

• 20 Hours per week    → 8:30 am to 12:30 pm  OR  2 pm to 6 pm

                   *approximately 8 months to complete the program (600 clock hours)

Barber Instructor Program=500 Clock Hours

• 20 Hours per week    →    8:30 am to 12:30 pm OR 2 pm to 6 pm

                  *approximately 6 months to complete the program