Student entrance requirements for the Basic Cosmetologist, Manicurist/Nail Technician, Cosmetician, Esthetician/Facialist/Facial Operator, Eyelash extension specialist, Barber and Barber Instructor courses are as follows:

1. (1) The student must:

   1. (A) Be at least sixteen (16) years of age by November 1st of the current year.
   2. (B) Submit completed student registration application accompanied by a fee of $5.00 before attending classes.
   3. (C) Submit a copy of the completed student/school contract with the student registration application.
   4. (D) Submit proof of at least eighth grade education or equivalency or submit proof of having satisfactorily passed an ability to benefit exam.
   5. (E) Submit, if under eighteen (18) years of age, a photocopy of birth certificate or other legal proof of age.
   6. (F) Submit 2" X 2" current full-face photograph of the applicant as requested on registration form. A current photograph is one taken within the last six (6) months. No embellishments or filters of any kind that alter the face of the applicant are allowed.
2. (2) Each student shall be registered with the Board before attending school.
3. (3) Each student shall be provided with an approved textbook or manual upon commencing training.
4. (4) All applicants who register with the Board as students or who apply for a license will be considered without regard to race, sex, creed, color, religion, or national origin provided they have met all requirements of cosmetology and barber law and rules of the Board. All students shall be considered for enrollment in a school. Admission to public schools is governed by applicable state and federal laws.

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 852, eff 7-1-07

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14

Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-14-18

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1437, eff 8-25-19

Amended at 38 Ok Reg 914, eff 8-26-21

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 1834, eff 9-11-23