ADMISSIONS
ENROLLMENT
CLASS SIZE:
Class sizes are limited to 20 students per instructor.
TIME OF ENROLLMENT:
An applicant may register for enrollment Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
ADMISSIONS POLICY:
Metro Detroit Barber College is accepting students for admission once the following criteria have been met:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicant must provide a valid, current, government-issued picture ID, such as a Michigan Driver’s license, Michigan ID Card, other state issued ID, or Passport.
- Provide their Social Security number or TIN.
- Provide a copy of his/her High School Diploma, or GED or their transcript showing high school completion or documentation proving completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law or have evidence that verification of a foreign student’s high school diploma has been performed by an outside agency that is qualified to translate documents into English and confirm the academic equivalence to a U.S. high school diploma.
- An academic transcript showing completion of at least a two-year program that is acceptable towards a bachelor’s degree will substitute for a Highschool diploma or GED.
- Please note:
- Evaluation of the validity of a High School Diploma: Regulation 34 CFR 668.16 (p) requires Title IV schools to establish policies and procedures to confirm the authenticity of high school diplomas in the event that the school or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education has reason to question the validity of a student’s high school diploma. The school may require further documentation in the form of a certified copy of final high school transcripts for the high school in question or information from a company that evaluates foreign diplomas (in the case of a foreign diploma) and translate them into English.
- Metro Detroit Barber College will then confirm that the student is eligible for Postsecondary instruction. Student self-certification is not considered sufficient proof of validity. In addition to checking online for further information about the school issuing the diploma and its accreditation, the school may also contact the Department of Education in the state in which the diploma was issued to determine if the school listed on the diploma is on the state list of recognized schools.
- The school maintains a list of known diploma mills for the admission’s staff to check when receiving a diploma from an unknown and questionable source. It is understood that this list may not be all inclusive as there are hundreds of diploma mills, some known and some not currently known. It is also understood that the list of schools in the FAFSA drop down box online does not guarantee that a high school is legitimate. The school makes every reasonable effort to verify the validity of questionable high school diplomas.
- Veteran Students Only: Veteran Students applying to use Veteran’s Education benefits shall provide Metro Detroit Barber College with all transcripts and proof of prior credit from all post-secondary training, prior to enrollment, if applicable.
- Barber Instructor students only: must have and provide a Michigan state barber license prior to enrollment and no less than 2 years’ experience as a Barber.
- Transfer students only: Transfer students shall provide transcripts from prior instructional institutions prior to enrollment. Failure to provide the required documentation of previous training, in any circumstance, prior to enrollment, will result in not being able to apply those hours that could be accepted toward your enrollment at Metro Detroit Barber College.
- All Students: All students must apply and receive a student Barber License through the State of Michigan to enroll in college. The application forms are available at the college.
- This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other institution.
- Ability to Benefit Exam (ATB): Metro Detroit Barber College does not currently accept ATB exams for enrollment, at this time.
- Once an application is completed by the student and the school application fee of $100 is paid, the student is ready to complete an enrollment agreement.
- There is no registration fee.
All students must apply and receive a student Barber License through the State of Michigan in order to enroll in college. The application is available online with the State of Michigan LARA Barbers. Can be printed online (Note box below)
STUDENT BARBER LICENSE APPLICATION FORMRE-ENTRY (RE-ENROLLMENT POLICY):
A student who withdraws from Metro Detroit Barber College may re-enter into the same course of study without the loss of credit for prior hours and operations earned during prior enrollment, if re-entry occurs within 180 days of last day of attendance. A student who was terminated for behavior reasons may not be eligible for re-entry. Students who re-enter more than 180 days after last day of attendance will have their transcripts evaluated for the number of credits and services they will receive credit for, and such review and transferring of hours will be at the sole discretion of the school’s Director. At time of re-entry another $100.00 registration fee must be paid.
Once accepted for re-entry the student will be credited for hours previously earned and will be charged the current rate for tuition on any hours remaining to be completed. Re-enrolling students must purchase book(s), uniform(s) and equipment that are missing from the student kit or tools not in professional working order.
TRANSFER HOURS (FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTIION)
The transferability of credits or services you earned at another institution and are deemed transferable are at the sole discretion of Metro Detroit Barber College administration. You may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework or services. All transfer hours must be determined prior to enrollment and included in your enrollment agreement. Veteran Students applying to use Veteran’s Education benefits shall provide all transcripts and proof of prior credit from all post-secondary training, prior to enrollment, if applicable.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from Metro Detroit Barber College and receive a diploma and official transcript of hours, students must have completed the perquisite clock hours and have paid all tuition and fees in full.
Additionally, there is a final exam (both practical and written) which students must score 75% or higher. This is required to graduate. Students must also complete Title IV loan exit counseling, if applicable, as well as a complete a Metro Detroit Barber College Exit Survey.
COSTS
COST OF ATTENDANCE
| PROGRAMS | DEPENDENT STUDENT | INDEPENDENT STUDENT |
| Barbering | ||
| TUITION and fees | $12,077 | $12,077 |
| ROOM AND BOARD | $350 | $1,250 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $400 | $550 |
| KIT AND BOOKS | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| PERSONAL | $300 | $450 |
| TOTAL COA | $15,129 | $22,139 |
COURSE COST
Tuition (1800 hours)..............................................$12,595.00
Application fee non refundable..........................$100.00
Book .......................................................................$250.00
Kits and Tools......................................................$1,150.00
Total.......................................................................$14,100.00
Student License Fee Non-Refundable $80.00. (See Requirements to Become a Barber in Michigan)
BARBER TRAINING SCHEDULE & PAYMENT PLAN:
Total Cost: $14,100.00 Total Hours: 1800 Hours
7 Hour Barber Training Schedule (51.5 weeks)
8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.-7 Hours
12:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.-7 Hours $3,000.00 down $1,120.00/month
6 Hour Barber Training Schedule (60 weeks)
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. - 6 Hours
2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - 6 Hours
$2,500.00 down $966.00/ month
5 Hour Barber Training Schedule (72 Weeks)
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - 5 Hours
3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - 5 Hours
$2000.00 down $806.00/month
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONAL (OVERTIME) CHARGES
Students are expected to complete their training within the time specified in the enrollment agreement. Student’s contract end date is calculated based on a 100% attendance rate, plus all holidays and school closures as well as 10 additional school days to allow for absences. If a student requires additional training beyond the contract end date, the institution will assess $10.00/hour. All monies received for extra-instruction prior to completion of the student contract are refunded if the student terminates prior to graduation.
PROGRAM START DATES AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
New classes start the second Tuesday of the following months: January, April, July and October.
Detroit Metro Barber College recognizes the following Holidays:
New Year’s Day, the day after New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th -5th, Labor Day (September 5th & 6th), Thanksgiving Holiday November 24th-26th, Christmas Day- January 3rd, 2023. If a holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, the school will recognize the holiday by closing on the next day (Tuesday).
ADVISING:
Metro Detroit Barber College does not provide housing, transportation or childcare for students. Metro Detroit Barber College provides academic advising to all students to aid with satisfactory progress throughout the program. Attention is given to those students that need additional assistance. Academic advising is available to each student to help improve or maintain satisfactory progress. Advising is also available to assist students in other school related areas, such as monitoring and supervising attendance. A student may schedule an advising session with the appropriate school official during regular business hours or as the staff's schedule permits.