How to Get Licensed for Esthetics in Indiana (Esthetician License Required)
If you want to practice esthetics in Indiana, an esthetician license is required by law. Here is what the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners requires, step by step.
Indiana licenses esthetics practitioners through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Required training: 700 hours. Must pass a written exam, administered by PSI Services LLC; no practical exam is required.
Compare schools below, read the step-by-step guide, and see how our Esthetics course for Indiana fits your licensing path.
Indiana Esthetics licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 700 hours |
| License type | Esthetician License |
| Licensing board | Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Exams | Written exam required (no practical exam) |
| Estimated fees | $40 |
| Typical timeline | 6-9 months |
| Renewal | License renews every 4 years |
| State notes | 700 hours at a board-approved school. Apprenticeship is not an available path. Must pass a written exam, administered by PSI Services LLC; no practical exam is required. License renews every 4 years. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Indiana
Prepare with our online Esthetics course
Because Indiana requires in-person training hours, our online course builds theory before or during your school program - it does not replace board-required clinical hours.
Four enrollment plans from $1,380. 12-module program taught by Aida Khazieva with lifetime access on Advanced plans and above.
Also see Find Esthetics Schools in Indiana for real, accredited programs.
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Schools in Indiana
Indiana requires 700 hours through a path approved by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
Yes: Must pass a written exam, administered by PSI Services LLC; no practical exam is required.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Indiana requires in-person hours through the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners directly to ask about transferring an existing license.
You will need to complete 700 hours through an approved path, plus time to prepare for and pass the required exam. Total timelines vary based on your school's schedule.
Budget $40 for Indiana, which the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners states covers exam and licensing costs. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with the board before you apply.
License renews every 4 years. Confirm your state's exact renewal cycle and continuing education requirements with the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
In most states, including Indiana based on our data, you complete your required hours and pass your exam before working independently. Some schools allow supervised clinic work on real or model clients as part of training itself. Confirm what counts as work under Indiana rules with the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
Indiana Esthetics Licensing Requirements. Planning to get licensed for esthetics in Indiana? As of the most recent update, this state requires 700 hours, licensing handled by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, a licensing fee of $40. This page tracks the current board, required hours, minimum age, and renewal rules for Indiana, cross-linked with our online esthetics course for the theory portion of your training and our school directory for approved in-person programs near Indiana. Rules change, so always confirm the latest requirement directly with the Indiana licensing board before enrolling.
Financial Aid and Government Support
Several real federal and state programs can help cover the cost of beauty education. Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are available to eligible students at accredited schools through the FAFSA. Veterans and their families may be able to use GI Bill benefits at VA-approved programs. Some states also offer workforce funding through WIOA, administered by local American Job Centers, though eligibility for cosmetology and esthetics programs varies by region.
Important: these programs apply to your accredited in-person school, where you complete your required hours, not to our online preparation course directly. Contact your chosen school's financial aid office or your local American Job Center to find out what you qualify for.
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Sourced from the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.