Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the course take to finish barber school? 50-weeks about 12-13 months. You must complete 1500 hours required by the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering..
- How can I pay for Barber School? Apply for Financial Aid at StudentAid.Gov for the 2025-2026yr Award Year. Our school code is 042247, use this code to send your FAFSA to JB’s Hair Design and Barber College.
- Can I use my Military Benefits to pay for school?
- Yes, (all benefits documents must be presented to the school for verification)
- Chapter 33 (Post – 9/11 GI Bill®)
- Chapter 31 Benefits (VR&E)
- Chapter 35 Benefits (Dependent’s Education Assistance)
- Chapter 1606 (Tuition Assistance)
- Can I use my Tribal Benefits to pay for School? Yes. all can be applied or partial can be applied to your school account. Check with Financial Aid Director on how your benefits are applied.
- When can I start class? Classes starts twice a month, when all paperwork has been submitted by the potential student, and student has completed an orientation, he/she will be given a start date.
- Will I have to go purchase my own school Uniform/Books/Kit? No. You will be issued a school Kit upon first day class begins. (All items must be purchased through the school.)
- Do I need to have High School Diploma to go to school? Yes. You must have a High School diploma or High School Transcript that has your graduation date. You also can have a G.E.D and you must have a valid I.D. and Social Security Card, and also be 16yrs or older.
- Can I pay out of Pocket for my Tuition? Yes. Your financing options must be discussed and approved by this Institution before your first day of class.
- Who can I talk to about my Financial Aid and other benefits I may qualify for? Our Financial Aid Director is James Williams. He can be reached at: Jbshdandbcfad@gmail.com, or by phone at (405) 601-8700, Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
- Do I have to have some type of cutting experience to start school? Absolutely not. We will train you to enter the Barber & Beauty Industry. Students will do Theory lessons and also conduct practical training on the public.
- Why hasn’t anyone reached out to me from the school since I completed my FAFSA online? The school may not have received your FAFSA information. Double check to see if you submitted it with the right School code: 042247. If you don’t hear from JB’s Hair Design and Barber College after 48 hours, call or email our Financial Aid Director at: James Williams at (405) 601-8700 or Jbshdandbcfad@gmail.com. Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
- Do you have Part-Time Classes or Evening courses? No. We don’t offer part-time classes or evening classes at this time. Our classes begin at 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. We have class 30-hours a week, 6-hours a day which equals a full-time. 50-weeks equals completion of 1500 hours.
- How much money will I receive from Financial Aid if I qualify? Your Financial Award will be discussed with you by the Financial Aid Director.