South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cert Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 110Accredited (regional)
VA-approved barber and cosmetology programs in Florida
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Every barber and cosmetology location in Florida in VA's data is a school program. VA lists no barber and cosmetology apprenticeships or OJT here right now.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 116 barber and cosmetology training locations in Florida with 231 approved programs: 116 with school programs and 0 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training. 22 have a VA caution flag.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
116 locations, by city
VA profile for South Florida State College (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Boca Beauty Academy
Boca Raton, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barbering
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 14Accredited (national)
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools
Boynton Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barbering
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Accredited (hybrid)
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 111Accredited (national)
Aveda Institute-Brandon
Brandon, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1200 Hours
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1500 Hours
GI Bill students (all programs): 10Accredited (hybrid)
Wilton Simpson Technical College
Brooksville, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 21Accredited (national)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Accredited (national)
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry
Casselberry, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 37Accredited (hybrid)
Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 35Accredited (national)
Aveda Institute-Tampa Bay
Clearwater, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Aveda Cosmetology Barbering
- Aveda Cosmetology-1200
- Aveda Cosmetology-1500
- Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 47Accredited
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Barbering
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 102Accredited (national)
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Ctc-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1,298Accredited (regional)
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Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1200
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1500
- Dipl-Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 16Accredited
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 827Accredited (regional)
Emerald Coast Technical College
Defuniak Springs, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 21Accredited (national)
The Barbering Academy
Doral, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmo to Barber
- Diploma: Restricted Barber
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Lake Technical College
Eustis, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 74Accredited (national)
Jt's Cuts Academy LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barber 900HRS
- Certificate: Restricted Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 2Accredited
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 43Accredited (national)
The Salon Professional Academy-Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 6Accredited (hybrid)
Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
Fort Pierce, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Accredited (hybrid)
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
- Certificate: Cosmetology Specialist Facials
GI Bill students (all programs): 592Accredited (regional)
Genesis Barber Institute
Fort Walton Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Aveda Institute-Ft Myers
Ft Myers, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber Styling and Cosmetology
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Accredited (national)
Florida Academy
Ft Myers, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barbering
VA caution flag: Settlement with U.S. Government Learn more about this cautionary warning
GI Bill students (all programs): 49Accredited (national)
Paul Mitchell the School-Ft Myers
Ft Myers, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barber
- Certificate: Cosmetology-1200
- Certificate: Cosmetology-1300
GI Bill students (all programs): 10Accredited (hybrid)
Okaloosa Technical College
Ft Walton Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 206Accredited (national)
Bly's School of Cosmetology
Gainesville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Basic Barbering
- Dipl-Basic Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Cosmetology 1200
- Cosmetology 1500
GI Bill students (all programs): 5Accredited (hybrid)
Celebrity School of Beauty-Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Accredited
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 20Accredited (hybrid)
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 52Accredited (national)
South Florida Barber Schools
Homestead, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Cosmetology to Barber
- Dipl-Master Barber
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Immokalee Technical College
Immokalee, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 6Accredited (national)
Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 60Accredited (national)
Aveda Institute-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Aveda Cosmetology-1200
- Certificate: Aveda Cosmetology-1500
- Certificate: Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 57AccreditedStudent complaints in VA data: 2
Custom Made Barber School
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barbering
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
First Coast Barber Academy
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber Styling
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barber Styling
GI Bill students (all programs): 23Accredited (hybrid)
Florida Barber Institute
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barber
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Voc-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 2,794Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Kck Beauty and Barber Academy INC
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
- Diploma: Restricted Barber
VA caution flag: School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring. The Department of Education has placed this school on Heightened Cash Monitoring because of financial or federal compliance issues. Learn more about Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 23Accredited (hybrid)
Parisian Spa Institute
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 50Accredited (hybrid)
Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipoloma-Cosmetology-1200
GI Bill students (all programs): 21Accredited (hybrid)
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 5Accredited (hybrid)
Total Beauty Institute
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program Private
VA caution flag
- Cert Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring. The Department of Education has placed this school on Heightened Cash Monitoring because of financial or federal compliance issues. Learn more about Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 3AccreditedStudent complaints in VA data: 1
Trendsetters of Florida-School of Beauty and Barbering
Jacksonville, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barbering
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Accredited (hybrid)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Academy of Career Training Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Barber Stylist
- Cosmetology
VA caution flag: Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 6Accredited (hybrid)
Northbridge University-Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Dipl-Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 152AccreditedStudent complaints in VA data: 1
Osceola Technical College
Kissimmee, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 38Accredited (national)
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 134Accredited (regional)
Ruben's Five Star Academy
Lake Wales, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber Stylist
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 3Accredited
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 732Accredited (regional)
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Hair Design-Barber
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (regional)
Clarkes Cosmetology School
Lakeland, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cosmetology
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cert Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (hybrid)
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring. The Department of Education has placed this school on Heightened Cash Monitoring because of financial or federal compliance issues. Learn more about Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 31Accredited (national)
American Institute of Beauty-Largo
Largo, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barbering -Hair Design
- Diploma: Cosmetology
- Diploma: Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 13Accredited (regional)
South Dade Technical College
Leisure City, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 7Accredited (national)
Riveroak Technical College
Live Oak, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 10Accredited (national)
Hollywood Institute-Margate
Margate, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Gbc Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 13Accredited (national)
Chipola College
Marianna, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Wf-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 55Accredited (regional)
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Barber Styling
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 24Accredited (hybrid)
Academy of Cosmetology-Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barber
- Certificate: Cosmetology
- Certificate: Restricted Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (hybrid)
Celebrity School of Beauty-Miami
Miami, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 28Accredited (hybrid)
Miami Barber Institute
Miami, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber Program
- Diploma: Restricted Barber Program
GI Bill students (all programs): 25Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College
Miami, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 31Accredited (national)
William H Turner Adult and Continuing Education Center
Miami, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Miami Lakes, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (national)
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 14Accredited (national)
Benes Career Academy
New Port Richey, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber Styling
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 27Accredited (regional)
Fred K Marchman Technical College
New Port Richey, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 15Accredited (national)
Florida Academy of Health and Beauty
Oakland Park, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber-Stylist Program
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Accredited (hybrid)
Fashion Cuts Hair and Beauty Academy
Ocala, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 48Accredited (national)
Orange Technical College-West Campus
Ocoee, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 13Accredited
American Academy of Cosmetology
Orange Park, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber
- Dipl-Barber 900
- Dipl-General Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barber 600
GI Bill students (all programs): 55Accredited (hybrid)
Affinity Hair Academy
Orlando, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barbering
- Diploma: Cosmetology
- Diploma: Restricted Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 18Accredited
Barber Academy of Orlando
Orlando, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber Stylist
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Electrolysis Laser & Beauty Institute
Orlando, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber Stylist
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Hair in Motion Beauty Academy
Orlando, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Daytona College
Ormond Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber Styling
- Dipl-Barber Styling-Cosmetology Combo
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 19Accredited (national)
Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando
Oviedo, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barbering
- Dipl-Cosmetology 1300
- Dipl-Cosmetology-Traditional 1200
GI Bill students (all programs): 30Accredited (hybrid)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Art of Hair Academy & Studio
Palm Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Flagler Technical College
Palm Coast, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 2Accredited (national)
Tom P Haney Technical College
Panama City, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 81Accredited (national)
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 139Accredited (hybrid)
George Stone Technical College-Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 94Accredited (national)
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1,554Accredited (regional)
The Adrian H Wallace Barber Academy
Pensacola, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 8Accredited
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 22Accredited (national)
Port St Lucie Beauty Academy
Port St Lucie, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 9Accredited (hybrid)
Gadsden Technical College
Quincy, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 2Accredited (national)
Meridian College
Sarasota, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 7Accredited (national)
Paul Mitchell the School-Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
Accredited (hybrid)
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 46Accredited (national)
Ur Beauty and Barber Academy
Sebring, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Dipl-Barbering
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barbering
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
Accredited (hybrid)
International Academy
South Daytona, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 15Accredited (regional)
First Coast Technical College
St Augustine, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 67Accredited (national)
American Institute of Beauty-St Petersburg
St Petersburg, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Barbering-Hair Design
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 17Accredited (regional)
Pinellas Technical College St Petersburg
St Petersburg, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cert Barbering
- Cert Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 67Accredited (national)
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 64Accredited (national)
North Florida Cosmetology Institute INC
Tallahassee, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Dipl-Barber
- Dipl-Cosmetology 1200 Hr
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 9Accredited (hybrid)
World Class Academy of Beauty Careers
Tallahassee, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 5Accredited (hybrid)
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Tampa
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cosmetology
- Hair Design-Barber
- Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 44Accredited (regional)
Empire Beauty School-Tampa
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (hybrid)
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Certificate: Barbering
- Certificate: Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
Accredited (national)
Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barbering 900
- Certificate: Cosmetology 1200
- Certificate: Cosmetology 1300
GI Bill students (all programs): 26Accredited (hybrid)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Shear Excellence Hair Academy-Tampa
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber Hair Design
- Dipl-Cosmetology
- Dipl-Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 10Accredited (hybrid)
Summit Salon Academy-Tampa
Tampa, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Barber
- Dipl-Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 31Accredited (national)
Shear Excellence Hair Academy-Valrico
Valrico, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Barber Hair Design
- Cosmetology
- Restricted Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 5Accredited
Beauty and Massage Institute
Vero Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diploma: Barber
- Diploma: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 4Accredited
Empire Beauty School-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Cert Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Accredited (hybrid)
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barber
- Certificate: Cosmetology
GI Bill students (all programs): 18Accredited (hybrid)Student complaints in VA data: 1
The Beauty Institute-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certificate: Barber
- Certificate: Cosmetology
- Certificate: Restricted Barber
- Certificate: Standard Barber
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Accredited (hybrid)
Ridge Technical College
Winter Haven, FL
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Cosmetology
VA caution flag: School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring. The Department of Education has placed this school on Heightened Cash Monitoring because of financial or federal compliance issues. Learn more about Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 21Accredited (national)
Aveda Institute-Orlando
Winter Park, FL
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1200
- Dipl-Aveda Cosmetology-1500
- Dipl-Barbering 900
- Dipl-Cosmetology Barbering
GI Bill students (all programs): 50AccreditedStudent complaints in VA data: 1
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved barber and cosmetology programs are in Florida?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 231 approved programs at 116 locations in Florida as of October 23, 2026. That's about 7% of the 1,563 barber and cosmetology locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 72 for-profit schools, 43 public colleges and technical schools, 1 private nonprofit school.
Which cities in Florida have barber and cosmetology programs?
By number of locations: Jacksonville (11), Tampa (6), Lakeland (4), Miami (4), Orlando (4), Pensacola (4) and 65 more cities.
Are there paid barber and cosmetology apprenticeships in Florida?
VA's data lists no barber and cosmetology apprenticeship or OJT programs in Florida as of October 23, 2026. An employer can apply to its State Approving Agency to get an apprenticeship approved.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Do any barber and cosmetology schools in Florida have VA caution flags?
Yes. 22 locations have a VA caution flag. Each flag is shown on its listing in VA's wording. Read it before you enroll.
Other trades in Florida
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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