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ADMISSIONS POLICIES

Discrimination Policy
This institution in its admissions, instruction, and graduation policies, practices no discrimination on the basis of
sex, race, color, age, creed, religion, ethic origin, sexual orientation, financial status, country, area of origin, or
residence.

Courses Offered

Cosmetology 1200 hours Skin Care 600 hours Teachers 500 hours
Nails 300 hours
Barbering 900 hours

Admissions Requirements

Cosmetology, Skin Care, Nails and Barbering
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and applicants must provide proof of age (a birth certificate, a valid New
Jersey driver’s license, or a Passport), two personal photographs, and a high school diploma. A certified high school
transcript substantiating successful completion of a secondary program is acceptable. A diploma or transcript issued
after successful passage of the examination developed by the General Education Development (GED) Testing
Service is acceptable.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA VERIFICATION POLICY

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs regulates the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling in the State of
NJ. Applicants for examination and licensure must have a high school diploma or GED or a certified transcript from
a high school showing high school completion. The NJ Department of Education does not recognize home
school or on-line diplomas, because there are no credential requirements in the State Codes that verifies the
legitimacy of the education received. Therefore, home school diplomas or on-line diplomas are unacceptable.
When presented with a copy of a high school diploma or transcript that is questionable the following steps are taken
to verify that the high school diploma is legitimate.
1. Search the NJ Department of Education for the school’s code. If the school does not have a code, the
applicant must obtain a G.E.D.
2. Search the State Department of Education’s website or the actual school’s website if the student obtained a
high school diploma from an outside state. If the review of the website raises any questions about the
diploma being presented it will not be accepted as proof of a high school diploma and the applicant must
obtain a G.E.D.
3. Applicants with on-line diplomas must obtain a G.E.D.
4. PB Cosmetology does not offer the ability to benefit testing.

Admissions Requirements

Teacher Trainees
Applicants must possess a current New Jersey Beautician or Cosmetologist/Hairstyling License. In addition,
applicants must provide a birth certificate, two personal photographs, a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a letter
from an employer verifying a minimum of 6 months’ work experience as a Cosmetologist/Hairstylist or stating that
the applicant will have been employed for at least 6 months by the time the teacher training course is completed. All
applicants must complete a New Jersey State Board Registration Form (provided by the school.) Applicants must
also provide a one-page statement of goals.

Ability to Benefit Applicants

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