Admissions Policies

Potential applicants should contact Cutting Edge Barber Academy by visiting the institution and meeting with an admissions representative. The representative will give a tour of the campus, provide detailed information of the institution's programs and policies, discuss the applicant's qualifications, and assist them in determining the best way to meet their career objectives. The application and enrollment process begins with the completion of a general questionnaire and an initial interview with an admissions representative. The interview usually lasts approximately one hour. During that time, the admission representative will discuss the various aspects of the training programs offered, tuition, financing, and entrance requirements. If qualified, applicants may fill out application forms and complete the enrollment agreement or they may return to enroll at a later date. Applicants are encouraged to observe classes if they desire. 

Applicants may be admitted provided they are beyond the compulsory age of school attendance (18) or are high school graduates, or have a high school equivalency certificate (GED). Applicants who are under the compulsory age of school attendance may be admitted provided they are high school graduates or the equivalent. A parent, legal guardian or spouse of legal age is required to co-sign the enrollment agreement.

• Cutting Edge Barber Academy does not recognize acquired life experience and prior experiential learning as a consideration for enrollment or granting credit towards any of its programs. 
• Cutting Edge Barber Academy has no articulation agreement in place with other schools or colleges. At this time Cutting Edge Barber Academy does not recognize transferability of credits you earn at other colleges.
• Students are required to speak English when an instructional setting necessitates the use of English for educational or communication purposes. All classes are taught in English.
• All students without a High School diploma or equivalent who demonstrate that they have the "ability to benefit" from the program through successful completion of the Wonderlic examination are accepted pending the results of a personal interview with a counselor. 

For admission a potential student must complete all of the following : 

• Submit an original high school certificate or original transcript indicating that the student graduated from an accredited high school or a signed statement by the student attesting to possessing a high school certificate or GED. All non-English transcripts must be translated into English and be officially certified.
• Submit official copies of transcripts of all postsecondary level institutions attended by the applicant prior to enrolling at Cutting Edge Barber Academy. All Non-English transcripts must be translated into English and be officially certified.
• Complete and submit a Cutting Edge Barber Academy application form.
• Complete, sign, and submit a Cutting Edge Barber Academy enrollment form.
• Sign documents acknowledging receipt of disclosure forms as required by the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009, Articles 11. School Performance Fact Sheet.
• Pay a registration fee of $100.00.
• Attend a new student orientation