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Provider Information

Name:

Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering Inc.

Provider Location Address:

8325 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

www.mendedarrows.org

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

All instructional faculty at Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering, Inc. hold an active Indiana Barber

Instructor License issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) under the Indiana State

Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.

Lead Instructor — Adrian Burney:Active Indiana Barber License | Active Indiana Barber Instructor License | 20+ years of professional

barbering experience | Founder, Campus Director, and Lead Barber Instructor, Mended Arrows Academy of

Barbering, Inc. | Owner, Redemption Barbershop LLC (DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor)

Per Indiana law (IC 25-8), all instruction at a licensed barber school must be delivered or supervised by a

licensed barber instructor. This requirement is maintained at all times during instructional operations at

Mended Arrows Academy.

Program Description:

The Indiana Barber License Program at Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering, Inc. is Indiana's first healing-centered barber training program, designed to prepare students for licensure by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners while equipping them with the personal, professional, and entrepreneurial skills to build lasting careers. The program delivers 1,500 clock hours of instruction through four structured learning modes: Theory (classroom instruction in barbering science, Indiana law, and professional standards), Demonstration (instructor-led live client services with student observation and narration), Clinic Floor (supervised student services on real clients in a fully equipped licensed clinic), and Video (curriculum-aligned instructional modules). Students complete instruction in haircut techniques, clipper and scissor skills, fade and taper execution, beard design, straight razor shaving, scalp and hair health, sanitation and infection control, Indiana State Board regulations, Mental Health First Aid, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, brand development, and customer experience. The program is the Related Technical Instruction component of a DOL Registered Apprenticeship through Redemption Barbershop LLC, enabling qualifying students to earn wages during training while simultaneously accruing On-the-Job Learning hours toward a full apprenticeship credential. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Indiana State Barber Board examination and to pursue employment as licensed barbers, barbershop owners, or participants in the registered apprenticeship pathway.

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

12.0402 Barbering/Barber A program that prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers at various levels. Includes instruction in facial shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hair styles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices.

Program Prerequisite:

None

Prerequisites Description:

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement established by Indiana law: 18 years of age, or 17

years of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by Indiana statute for barber school

enrollment. No high school diploma, GED, or prior barbering experience is required for general admission to

the program.

Skills Assessment (Track A Only): Applicants interested in the Tuition Forgiveness track (Track A) will

complete an optional skills assessment to determine their current barbering skill level and whether they

qualify for tuition forgiveness through demonstrated clinic performance. This assessment does not affect

general admission to the program — it determines only the applicable tuition structure.

Apprenticeship Track Additional Requirement: Applicants enrolling through the DOL Registered

Apprenticeship track must additionally execute a Registered Apprenticeship Agreement with Redemption

Barbershop LLC (the DOL-registered sponsor) in addition to the Mended Arrows Student Enrollment

Agreement. This additional requirement is specific to the apprenticeship track and does not affect general

program admission.

Application Deadlines:

Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. There is no fixed application deadline. New cohort start dates are available at the beginning of each month subject to available seats. Students are encouraged to complete their enrollment application and any required funding arrangements (ITA, Skills Enhancement Fund, employer sponsor documentation) at least two to four weeks prior to their intended start date to allow time for processing.

Refund Policy:

www.mendedarrows.org

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 0
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 55
- % Lab/Field Work: 35
- % Self-Study: 10
Times Offered: Day,Weekend
Length of Training: 10 month(s)
Number of Credits: 1500 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 40.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 90%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Yes

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$12,500.00

Admission Fees:

$250.00

Books:

$350.00

Supplies:

$150.00

Tools:

$1,200.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$300.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$9.83

Total Cost of Program:

14,750.00

Registered Barber License:
- $80.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Work Study Programs

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
Yes

Please Explain:

Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering, Inc. offers the following financial assistance options independent of federal student aid programs:

1. Institutional Scholarship. The school awards merit and need-based scholarships funded through the school's nonprofit operating budget and private donations. The inaugural scholarship award of $12,500 (full tuition) was awarded to a student for the 2026–2027 program year. Additional scholarships will be awarded as donor funding allows. Prospective students may apply through the school's scholarship application process.

2. Tuition Forgiveness — Track A. Qualified students who demonstrate prior barbering skill through a skills assessment at orientation may earn tuition forgiveness by performing haircuts on the supervised clinic floor. Students who meet the weekly service threshold earn a $338 weekly tuition forgiveness credit, reducing their tuition balance without requiring out-of-pocket payment. This is an institutional earn-and-learn model independent of any government funding source.

3. Community and Employer Partnership Funding. Mended Arrows Academy actively seeks partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, faith communities, employers, and foundations to provide additional tuition subsidies for enrolled students. Students referred through community partner organizations may have a portion of their tuition covered through those partnership agreements at no cost to the student.

4. Payment Plans. The school offers flexible, individualized payment plans for self-pay students under Track B. Payment plans are structured at enrollment based on each student's financial situation with no set monthly minimum, making the program accessible to students who cannot pay tuition in a lump sum.

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Apprenticeship

Program Type: DOL Federally Registered Apprenticeship

Number of Active Apprentices:
0
The appropriate Related Technical Instruction Provider (RTI) type:
Voc/Tech School
The type of apprenticeship for this registered program:
Hybrid
As of Date:
8/4/2026

Method of Instruction: Combination of In-person, Online, E-learning or Distance Learning

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only): 40

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

Filename
Redemption appendix A.pdf

State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

Filename

Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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