Class A Barber is a Certificate program offered by Epic Barber College in Houston, TX. The program takes 1,000 clock hours — no less than 6 months full time (160 hrs/month) to complete, with a total tuition of $9,999.
Program Overview
Class A Barber Program, 1,000 clock hours. The objective of the barber stylist program is to train our students to master the art and science of hair styling and instill in them the importance of a good public relationship to fit in today’s economy. To complete the program, you must successfully accumulate 1000 clock hours. Full-time students are to complete the program in no less than six (6) months.
How the training runs. In the first half of your barber training, we will teach you theories and practical techniques. In the second half, you will enter the shop floor, receive hands-on practice and build your confidence as you cut clients’ hair. With our 1000-hour program, you will learn haircutting and hairstyling, shaving, skin care, business management and the history of barbering.
Certificate and license. Upon completion of your program, Epic Barber College offers a certificate of completion. Students must take and pass a written and practical part of the state board examination, submit an application and pay the required fees before a license can be issued.
Approval. Epic Barber College is a proprietary institution that is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to provide training in the art and science of barbering that upon graduation prepares students for such occupations as barbering and barbering instructor.
What sets this Program apart
Against the grain. Sustaining a culture of professionalism, affordability and accessibility. Epic Barber College embraces the philosophy of professionalism and service to the community while allowing each student to realize his or her full earning and production potential. Here at Epic Barber College we are committed to providing you with the knowledge and skill necessary for employment as a professional barber stylist.
Making bosses. Our focus is to transform our students from where they are to being a successful barber stylist and instructors. We help them reach their full potential by preparing and equipping them with what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and Epic Barber College staff and faculty provide the best professional training on how to become a boss.
Real clients from day one on the floor. We are located in a strategic area of the city with lots of walk-ins, which help to provide hands-on experience on the job for a better practical experience to help you build a career that suits your needs. Epic Barber College equipped the facility with state of the art chairs and other learning tools to enable you to learn.
Objectives. To provide the knowledge and skills essential for career success; to teach our students through hands-on strategies the job techniques for faster learning; to integrate teaching and service in ways that enhance the learning experience; to increase student success; and to contribute to the vitality of the state of Texas through community engagement.
Admission Requirements and Process
Interview and registration. All prospective students for admission will be interviewed by Epic Barber College representatives. Classes start Tuesday of each week, and registration should be completed the week before starting. Enrollment is done during the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday; at the time of enrollment, submit all necessary documents and required fees.
What to bring. A valid State ID or Driver’s License and Social Security Card; the application for admission completed by the applicant, including 4 references with name, address and phone number; a transcript from your previous school, which is required to fulfill Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements; a high school diploma or GED; the state registration fee; and six (6) 2 x 2 passport photos.
State registration fee. The catalog lists a state registration fee of $35.00; the October 2026 brochure lists $25 in the form of money order or cash. Both figures are shown here as the school prints them.
Transfer students. Epic Barber College accepts transfer students with previous clock hour credit from a licensed barber college or school with some reservations: hours to be transferred into the Barber Stylist Program must not be over 500 clock hours; students transferring must satisfy their financial obligations to their former school and give reasons why they want to transfer; and students must pay a registration fee not to exceed $100.00 and the additional clock hour cost identified before enrollment.
Criminal history and licensing. There is no national or state requirement prohibiting a student from receiving his or her license, but an individual with a criminal conviction, or on probation or community supervision without a conviction, is required to complete and mail to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation a Criminal Questionnaire Form, pay the appropriate fees, and receive a Criminal History Evaluation Letter of eligibility to receive a barber’s license upon completion of the program and passing of both the written and practical portion of the state test. Applicants and enrollees are given the notice of potential ineligibility for a license that Texas law requires.
Nondiscrimination. The school does not discriminate in its activities with students, employees and clients on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, military status, marital status or sexual orientation, and complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the school will work with a handicapped applicant to ensure that needed or special services are available.
General Requirements
- Admissions interviewAn admissions representative interviews every prospective student before admission.
- IdentificationBring a valid State ID or Driver’s License and your Social Security Card.
- Application with referencesComplete the application for admission yourself, including 4 references with name, address and phone number.
- High school diploma or GEDProvide proof of education: a high school diploma or GED.
- Previous school transcriptA transcript from your previous school is required to fulfill Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements.
- State registration feePay the state registration fee: $35.00 in the catalog, $25 by money order or cash in the October 2026 brochure.
- Passport photosBring six (6) 2 x 2 passport photos with the same pose.
Application Process
- 1Meet an admissions representativeAll prospective students for admission are interviewed by Epic Barber College representatives; ask about the Class A Barber program through Request Information.
- 2Bring your documents and referencesBring your State ID or Driver’s License, Social Security Card, high school diploma or GED, previous-school transcript, six 2 x 2 photos and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 4 references for the application for admission.
- 3Register the week before you startEnrollment is done from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday; registration should be completed the week before starting, with the required fees.
- 4Attend new student orientationOrientation is on Tuesday of the enrollment week at 10:00 am, and all who have enrolled must report at this time. Classes start the day after orientation.
Program Schedule
Weekly starts. Epic Barber College offers open enrollment starting every Tuesday of the enrollment week, with classes running the entire year; new students are generally permitted to begin their program each Tuesday.
Operational hours. Tuesday thru Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday (mandatory), 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students are allowed 1 hour for a break (30 minutes on Saturdays). All students are required to attend theory daily, Tuesday to Friday, from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. or from 1 pm to 2:15 pm. Part-time schedules are arranged with an instructor or the administration. The site’s older Work Hours sheet (2018) also lists a full-time evening schedule, Tuesday to Friday from noon to 9:00 pm.
Hours each month. All students must attend classes for the scheduled daily hours. Full-time students must accumulate a total of 160 clock hours a month and part-time students 100 clock hours a month; students are required to attend a minimum of 30 hours a week and may not put in more than 8 hours per day. Saturdays are devoted exclusively to practical work over the chair to fulfill the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements, and your last four hours must be completed on a Saturday in order to graduate.
Progress and time limits. Student progress is evaluated by the time the student reaches 450 clock hours and again by 900 clock hours, prior to completion of the 1,000-clock-hour program. Students must complete their program within 150% of the published program length; an approved leave of absence, requested in writing, extends the contract period and maximum timeframe. The state curriculum table in the catalog states a course of not less than nine months, while the program page of the same catalog states no less than six months for full-time students.
Holidays. New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day Thursday through Saturday, and Christmas Day December 25 through January 1.
Required Courses
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Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited school means its training has been reviewed against independent standards that protect students.
This school: Epic Barber College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to provide training in barbering.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Class A Barber — Tuition Payment Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,999.00 |
| Registration | $100.00 |
| Books | $380.00 |
| School Badge | $30.00 |
| Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Smock | $60.00 |
| Total | $11,569.00 |
Other costs. A state registration fee is paid at registration: $35.00 in the catalog, $25.00 in the October 2026 brochure. Students are responsible for all state licensing fees. Transcripts cost $2.00.
Paying for school. All equipment and supplies issued at the expense of Epic Barber College will remain the property of the school until the full completion of the course. All fees must be paid in full prior to course completion, and all students must meet financial responsibility.
Financial aid. Epic Barber College is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal School Code List (2026-27) under code 043124. Its catalog states: “Generally, there are no financial aid opportunities for students, at this time, but there are financial assistance from Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for students with disabilities,” and Epic Barber College provides training for students sponsored by that department.
Scholarship and fee waiver. Epic Barber College may award scholarships or a fee waiver on the basis of merit or need. Students seeking either must prepare and submit their need in written form; decisions are made by the advisory committee.
Refunds. For withdrawal or termination during the first 10% of the program, the institution will refund at least 90% of the tuition; after the first 10% but within the first 25%, 50% of the tuition; after the first 25% but no later than the last date of the first 50%, 25% of the tuition; after that, the institution may retain all of the tuition. Refunds are paid no later than the 45th day of eligibility, even if the student did not request one. A student who withdraws after 50 percent of the program and is not due a refund may re-enroll within 180 days without additional tuition, unless the withdrawal was related to academic status.
Curriculum
The state curriculum, 1,000 hours. The curriculum for the Class A barber certificate consists of 1000 hours: 130 hours of theory and 870 hours of instruction in practical work, as listed in the course table below (the Private and Public Post-Secondary Barber School Class A Barber Curriculum printed in the catalog).
Coursework. The Class A Barber program coursework covers the history of barbering; life skills; professional image; infection control; implements, tools and equipment; general anatomy and physiology; basics of chemistry; basics of electricity; the skin — structure, disorders and diseases; properties and disorders of the hair and scalp; treatment of the hair and scalp; men’s facial massage and treatments; shaving and facial hair design; men’s haircutting and styling; men’s hair replacement; women’s haircutting and styling; chemical texture services; haircoloring and lightening; preparation for licensing and employment; working behind the chair; and the business of barbering, with an appendix on nail care.
The business of barbering. State board preparation and licensing laws, the job search, resumes and preparing for employment interviews, barbershop management, self-employment (booth rentals), business ownership, operating a successful barbershop and selling in the barbershop.
Grading. Written examinations, practical work and other graded assignments are graded A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69) and F (59 and below); students must maintain an academic average of 70% or better. All students must complete the TDLR-required practical application and pass a final exit exam before the State Board.
Books. Milady Standard Professional Barbering and Master Educator, both published by Milady.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Master barber career opportunities. Barbershop owner; barber school owner; a company’s barber product sales specialist; state barber board inspector; men’s hairstylist in a salon or barbershop; a celebrity personal hairstylist; hotel and resort salons; cruise ship barber stylist; self-employed master barber; and barber instructor.
Why barbering. As a professional barber, you’ll be a part of the team of specialists in a fast-growing trade of the new century, with the opportunity of being a barbershop owner, state barber board inspector, sales representative or barber school owner, or to advance to an instructor and more. You can earn your barber certificate in six months.
Placement services. Epic Barber College administration coordinates placement services and provides employment assistance to students and graduates, which may include assistance with resumes, interview preparation, job-search strategies, job leads and referrals to potential employers. While the school makes reasonable efforts to assist graduates in obtaining employment, employment or placement is not guaranteed. The school follows up with graduates and, when appropriate, employers to collect and verify employment information.
Getting licensed. Students must take and pass a written and practical part of the state board examination, submit an application and pay the required fees before a license can be issued. Epic Barber College helps assist in passing state board examinations and helps serve the State of Texas by assisting students to gain employment.
What to expect as a Epic Barber College student
The college. Epic Barber College has been in business since 2018. Its mission is to assist as many people as possible in the barber and beauty industry to acquire the necessary skills to perform in the field of barbering, and its vision is to be recognized as a premier vocational institution whose students meet the dynamic employment needs of the global community.
The facility. Epic Barber College is located at a shopping center on the east side of Houston. Public transportation is available, free parking is in front of the school and different fast-food restaurants are in walking distance. The school has an executive office, a theory room with training aids, charts, a barber chair, desks, a blackboard and mannequins, media services, and spacious clinic areas with workstations, sterilizers, a dispensary for supplies, shampoo bowls and dryers, plus a reception and waiting area, restrooms and a spacious lounge with a refrigerator and microwave. A biometric finger-vein time clock at reception records actual hours of attendance.
Support. All new students receive an orientation covering school policies, student services, attendance, safety, academic expectations and technology use. Academic advisement and individualized assistance are available to students experiencing academic, attendance or other challenges, and the administration may help connect students with school or community resources for financial, housing, childcare, food or other circumstances. Epic Barber College does not provide student housing.
On the floor. Students wear clean smocks and dress neatly every day, with white or black smocks and black pants or skirts as the Saturday uniform. Students bring their tools and books every day, serve any patron assigned to them by the front desk, and clean their station before leaving. Students may get their own hair done once a week, Tuesday through Thursday. Epic Barber College is a drug-free facility with zero tolerance for weapons and misconduct.
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