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Everything You Need to Succeed

Financial assistance, veteran benefits, licensing guidance and the official links you'll actually use as a New York barbering student — all in one place.

$0Tuition possible via ACCES-VR*
GI Bill®Veterans benefits accepted
50State licensing boards listed
What We Offer

Help With Cost, Benefits & Licensing

Four ways ABI helps you fund your education and get licensed to work in New York.

1

ACCES-VR Financial Assistance

A New York State program for individuals with documented disabilities. If you qualify, it can cover tuition, tools and supplies — at no cost to you.

  • Tuition, tools & supplies potentially covered
  • ABI assists with the referral process
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2

Veterans & GI Bill®

ABI accepts the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33), VR&E (Ch. 31), Montgomery GI Bill® and DEA (Ch. 35) and certifies your enrollment with the VA.

  • Benefits can cover all or part of tuition
  • We handle VA enrollment certification
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3

Licensing — NY State Board

Every student is prepared for the New York State Board of Barbering Examination — written and practical — required to work in any NY barbershop.

  • Full written + practical exam prep
  • Earn your Master Barber License
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4

Tools & Supplies

Students purchase their own tools, books and supplies — directly from ABI at registration or from approved third-party suppliers.

  • Detailed tools list provided at registration
  • Buy from ABI or approved suppliers
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Our admissions team can guide you through financial assistance, VA benefits and enrollment paperwork — don't let finances be a barrier to your future.

Reference

Regulatory & Education Resources

The agencies, schools and associations that shape professional barbering and cosmetology.

Regulatory Agencies

  • National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)
  • National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
  • Experior Examination & Licensing Service
  • Beauty Tech

Education

  • American Association of Cosmetology Schools
  • Beauty Schools Directory
  • Pivot Point International
  • Milady Publishing / Thomson Learning

Associations

  • American Association of Cosmetology Schools
  • Allied Beauty Association (Canada)
Moving or Transferring?

Barber & Cosmetology Boards by State

Relocating, or licensed elsewhere? Talk to our admissions team about New York reciprocity. Below is the regulating board in each state.

  • Alabama Board of Cosmetology
  • Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers
  • Arizona Board of Cosmetology
  • Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
  • California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
  • Colorado Office of Barber & Cosmetologist Licensing
  • Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers & Cosmeticians
  • Delaware Board of Cosmetology & Barbering
  • Florida Board of Cosmetology
  • Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
  • Hawaii Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
  • Idaho State Board of Cosmetology
  • Illinois Division of Professional Regulation
  • Indiana State Board of Cosmetology
  • Iowa Board of Cosmetology Examiners
  • Kansas Board of Cosmetology
  • Maine Office of Licensing & Registration
  • Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists
  • Massachusetts Board of Registered Cosmetologists
  • Michigan State Board of Cosmetology
  • Minnesota Board of Barber & Cosmetologist Examiners
  • Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
  • Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
  • Nebraska State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
  • Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
  • New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics
  • New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling
  • New Mexico Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
  • New YorkNYS Division of Licensing Services
  • North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts
  • Ohio State Cosmetology & Barber Board
  • Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology & Barbering
  • Oregon Health Licensing Office
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology
  • Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing & Barbering
  • South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
  • South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
  • Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology
  • Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
  • Utah Cosmetology/Barbering Board
  • Vermont Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
  • Virginia Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
  • Washington Department of Licensing
  • West Virginia Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services

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