Thank you for your interest in the Cosmetology Operator Program at Northeast Texas Community College. The NTCC Cosmetology Department is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Enrollment for the Cosmetology Operator Program is offered once per year, with classes beginning each fall semester. The application for the upcoming fall semester is available on this page beginning February 1 each year.
Application and Acceptance Process
Applicants must complete the online Cosmetology application and deposit process to be considered for admission. Acceptance is based on the criteria outlined in the online application and is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum class size is reached.
Once the class is full, applications will continue to be accepted without the deposit and placed on a waitlist. If a space becomes available before classes begin, a representative from the Cosmetology Department will contact waitlisted applicants to determine interest. Once the fall semester begins, no additional students will be admitted until the following fall, as this is a one-year, cohort-based program.
Step 1: Apply to NTCC
Applicants must first complete an NTCC Admissions Application and receive a valid NTCC Student ID number before submitting the Cosmetology Program application.
Apply to Northeast Texas Community College »
Step 2: Apply to Program - Available February 1st
We are currently NOT accepting applications for our Cosmetology or Manicurist Programs.
Use the buttons and links below to proceed with your preferred program:
Cosmetology Application Requirements:
- Student Essay (Required)
Upload a typed essay (minimum of one full page) explaining your interest in cosmetology. You may include relevant experiences, personal interests, and/or career goals. The essay must be written solely by the applicant. - Letter of Recommendation (Required)
Upload one (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member who can speak to your character and work ethic (e.g., teacher, counselor, pastor, mentor). - $200 Deposit (Required)
The deposit must be paid through the online application portal using a credit or debit card.
Manicurist Application Requirements:
- Student Essay (Required)
Upload a typed essay (minimum of one full page) explaining your interest in cosmetology. You may include relevant experiences, personal interests, and/or career goals. The essay must be written solely by the applicant. - Letter of Recommendation (Required)
Upload one (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member who can speak to your character and work ethic (e.g., teacher, counselor, pastor, mentor). - $100 Deposit (Required)
The deposit must be paid through the online application portal using a credit or debit card.
Please print, fill out and return your COMPLETED manicurist packet to the NTCC Cosmetology Department ONLY. We are located in the Business Technology Building on the NTCC campus. We will not begin accepting packets for the next Fall class until MARCH 2026.
Have Questions or Need Assistance?
Applicants who have questions regarding this application process are urged to contact Cosmetology Program Instructors anytime via email, or stop by the Cosmetology Dept. on the NTCC campus. We are happy to help you through this process and answer any questions you may have along the way!
Necah Posey, Instructor | nposey@ntcc.edu | 903-434-8334
Erin Robles, Instructor | erobles@ntcc.edu | 903-434-8208
