Admissions
Enrollment is available by appointment between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. However, we’re happy to accommodate earlier or later times with advance notice and scheduling.
Admission Requirements
Empire Hair Institute is an equal educational opportunity institution. Qualified applicants are admitted based on the institution’s admission policies. To enroll at Empire Hair Institute, you need to bring the following information:
- Identification – current driver’s license or state-issued photo identification.
- Have a High School Diploma or transcripts showing graduation date.
- Have a recognized equivalent of a High School Diploma such as a home-schooled certificate by the state where the student resided during home school or a General Education Diploma (GED), Home-Schooled, and obtained a secondary school completion credential for home school (this is based on the TDLR policies).
- Are at least 17 years of age, (beyond the age of compulsory education in the state in which the institution is physically located).
- Are not currently enrolled at a primary or secondary institution.
- Must provide a valid social security card or a valid Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
- If the individual seeking enrollment is a dependent minor, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the person on the visit and will be required to sign the enrollment contract/agreement.
- Complete and sign an enrollment application form.
- A non-refundable admission fee of $175.00 is required before a student can begin the program. Of this amount, $25.00 will be applied toward the permit fee payable to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).
- Students enrolling in any crossover program must have a valid professional license issued by the state of Texas that is pre-requisite to whichever crossover program they are enrolling in.
Note: All necessary paper work must be turned in before you are able to enroll.
Prior to Admission and Admission Procedures
• Students may contact admissions personnel by telephone, email, or visit the facility.
• If the prospective student is a dependent minor, they must be accompanied by a parent and or legal guardian at the time of enrollment.
• The prospective student interviews with a school official and is explained the program in person or directed to the admissions website which they are required to read, understand, and sign. An applicant may ask for clarification of questions etc.
• The interview covers in detail the course description, career opportunities, physical demands of the job, as well as the school and state board requirements.
• An explanation of attendance and academic requirements will be given to the prospective student and how those requirements can affect the student’s satisfactory performance requirements.
• The prospective student will be informed that a certificate will not be released until all funds owed to EHI are paid in full.
• The admissions rep will give the prospective student a tour of the school facilities.
• Any questions from the prospective student will be answered truthfully, promptly, and in sufficient detail to eliminate confusion.
• The prospective student is made aware of the class schedule, dress code, kit policy, and consumer information including but not limited to outcome rates, campus crime report, and all other pertinent information.
• If the potential student expresses a desire to become a student at EHI they can enroll that same day or a follow-up appointment is scheduled. The second appointment focuses on the finance part and an enrollment agreement between a prospective student and EHI will be fully executed (student receives a copy for their record.)
Physical Demands
Prospective students who might be adversely affected by extended periods of standing or sitting, or by being exposed to chemicals used in the beauty industry, should obtain a doctor’s release before entering the school or continuing school. Examples of such health conditions might include Asthma, Pregnancy, or Allergic Reactions to odors from certain chemicals used in the profession. The lifting of heavy equipment may be required. Persons at risk with health, nervous, or emotional conditions should consult a physician before considering enrolling.
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