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Cosmetology Instructor
License Description

Occupational Description


A Cosmetology Instructor is a person licensed under the Nebraska Cosmetology Act to teach any or all of the practices of cosmetology in a school of cosmetology or an apprentice salon.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must:1. Have attained the age of 17 years on or before the beginning date of the examination for whichapplication is being made;2. Have completed formal education equivalent to a UnitedStates high school education;3. Possess a minimum competency in the knowledge andskills necessary to perform the practices for which licensureis sought, as evidenced by successful completion ofan examination in the appropriate practices approved bythe Board and administered by the department;4. Possess sufficient ability to read the English language topermit the applicant to practice in a safe manner, as evidencedby successful completion of the written examination;5. Have graduated from a school of cosmetology or anapprentice salon in or outside of Nebraska. The program of studies must have consisted of a minimum of 600 hours beyond the program of studies required forlicensure as a cosmetologist, and be earned in a period of not less than 6 months;6. Be currently licensed as a Cosmetologist in Nebraska, as evidenced by possession of a validNebraska cosmetology license. Applicants for a Nebraska license who received their training in a foreign country must meet the following requirements:1.         Must be at least 17 years old and lawfully present in the United States.2.         Must have graduated from High School or have a GED. 3.         A current license or equivalent official recognition of the right to practice in a foreign country; or at least 5 years of practice within the 8 years immediately prior to the application.4.         Must take and pass the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) examination. All applicants must take the examination for licensure in the State of Nebraska and be either a citizenof the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credentialunder the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant whose visa for entry, or applicationfor visa for entry, is related to such employment in the United States.

Fees


Initial license- $50.00

Renewal


Replace the following under renewal information:Renewal is due by December 31 of even-numbered years. The renewal fee is $50.00. In order to renew a Cosmetology Instructor license, the licensee must also renew his/her cosmetology license. Eight hours of continuing education is required to renew the cosmetology license, and an additional 4 hours of continuing education is required biennially to qualify for renewal for the instructor license.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health & Consumer Services
P.O. Box 94986, 301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2117
dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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