While most of the money from the Pell grant programs goes to students at community colleges and universities, it can also cover the cost of going to an approved trade school such as a barber college. There are about 5,400 participating schools around the country. The amount you can get is based on your family's income and the school's tuition. To qualify you first fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Most states have barber schools that are eligible to receive Pell grants.
Thepell.com, a website that lists eligible schools by state, lists five barber and beauty colleges in Ohio where you can get a Pell grant. Included among them are the Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College in Cleveland, which trains students to cut men's, women's and children's hair. Covering the range of needs from basic haircuts to perms, relaxers and coloring. The school is accredited by the National Accreditating Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.
Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College
2546 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-6684
allstatehairstyling.com/home.nxg
Started back in 1959, Dayton Barber College features a Clinic/Shop, a Practical Room with barber chair work stations and a classroom for up to 20 students with an overhead projector and a video recorder.
Dayton Barber College
28 West 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402-2389
(937) 222-9101
daytonbarbercollege.com/index.htm
Students attending the Ohio State College of Barber Styling in Columbus learn both the theory and practice of hair styling, while working with the public. Their stated goal is to produce graduates ready to pass the Ohio State Barber Board licensing examination, and get to work in an entry-level position in barbering.
Ohio State College of Barber Styling in Columbus
4614 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43213-1301
(614) 868-1015
www.ohiostatebarbercollege.com
The Advanced Barber College and Hair Design, Inc. in Welasco, on the Texas Gulf Coast promises to provide professional training to prepare students for the State Board of Barber exam and a career as a barber. The curriculum covers basic and advanced skills. Students study theory and engage in hands-on training with clients, and can attend an annual trade show. The courses cover shaving and beard and mustache trimming, fitting hair pieces and facial and scalp massage. They also cover shop business practices.
Advanced Barber College and Hair Design
2818 S International
Weslaco, TX 78596
956-969-0341
Ronny J's trains people to become of competent barbers, stylist and instructors capable of passing the State Board exam. They emphasize work ethics, moral values and communication skills as well as the technical competencies required for the job.
Ronny J's Barber Styling College
443 Bruton Terrace Center
Dallas, TX 75227
214-275-7151
Washington State has one barber college listed on ThePell.com: BJ's Beauty & Barber College, with two locations south of Seattle, in south Tacoma and Puyallup'a South Hill area. There they have junior, intermediate and senior stations equipped with shampoo bowls, hair dryers, and manicuring tables. Class sizes are up to 15 students.
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
5239 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, Washington 98409
1 253-473-4320
bjsbeautyandbarbercollege.edu/