NEVER REFER A CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD.

1 NEVER REFER A CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD. *For all inquiries that the CCI does not fully answer, please email, or have CD email, or Client NamePROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS DIVISIONGEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERSCSR Instructions for Cos ConcernsCos/Barber questions: When candidates call in with questions concerning the administration or content of the theory or practical examination , please direct the CANDIDATE to contact the Cosmetology team via email at or . Please do not attempt to answer any questions regarding the content or administration of the exams. These email address come directly to the Cosmetology team and we can assist the CANDIDATE with their questions or concerns. There is NEVER a time that you would advise a CANDIDATE to contact the state board office in their state regardless of the situation. It is the responsibility of the cosmetology team to handle situations rather than sending the CANDIDATE to the board office.

2 Always REFER them to either or with their concerns, and the Cosmetology team will make the decision if the issue is something that should go to the state office. The CANDIDATE Information Bulletin (CIB) states that there is no review of the practical examinations. However, let the CANDIDATE know they may send any questions or concerns to the Cosmetology Department via email to or After receiving the email, we will send a notice of receipt of the email and an investigation will be opened to research the concerns. The investigation can take up to 10 business days to complete. A member of the Cosmetology will contact the CANDIDATE with results. If a CANDIDATE calls in to inquire about the investigation, please advise to reach out via email to or . No Available sessions:Please send an email to COS Practical Request at if a CANDIDATE chooses a date or exam type that does not show as available in ATLAS. The cosmetology team can adjust seats and create sessions.

3 All practical exams are available for all practical sites listed in ATLAS. If you don t see a session at the requested site, the cosmetology team can create one. Please do not advise a CANDIDATE that they will need to travel to a site. We will find a way to accommodate the request as close to the requested date as possible. Contact information for Cosmetology Team: 1-800-367-1565 Lynn Thomas- Cosmetology Client Service Manager- 7245 Tammy Vasquez- Cosmetology Lead Exam Coordinator- 7409 Daphnye Shaffer- Cosmetology Lead Exam Coordinator- 7410 Please use these contacts for situations when there is an immediate need for a supervisor to assist. Note:The cosmetology team is here to support you in taking care of the candidates. It is our goal to insure we provide excellent customer service. We assure you that if you send a CANDIDATE to the email addresses listed above or you reach out to one of the extensions, we will be there to assist both you and the candidates.

4 Thank you for your supportLynn ThomasPSI Cosmetology Client Service ManagerAcronymGACOSFile TypePSI ApprovesID TypeSSNA ddressGeorgia State Board of Cosmetology237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858 Telephone(478) 207-2440 FaxN/AWeb CANDIDATE Service #(855) 744-0314 Exam Titles/Testing time GA Esthetician examination NIC Esthetician Practical examination / 135 minutes NIC Esthetician theory examination Series 62/ 90 minutes GA Esthetician Instructor examination GA Esthetician Instructor Practical examination / 70 minutes NIC Instructor theory examination Series 56/ 90 minutes GA Hair Design examination GA Hair Design Practical examination /110 minutes NIC Hair Design theory examination Series 63/ 90 minutes GA Hair Design Instructor examination GA Hair Design Instructor Practical examination / 70 minutes NIC Instructor theory examination Series 56/ 90 minutes GA Master Cosmetology examination GA Master Cosmetology Practical examination / 185 minutes NIC Cosmetology theory examination Series 68/ 90 minutes GA Master Cosmetology Instructor examination GA Master Cosmetology Instructor Practical examination / 70 minutes

5 NIC Instructor theory examination Series 56/ 90 minutes GA Nail Technician examination GA Nail Technician Practical examination / 120 minutes NIC Nail Technician theory examination / 90 Minutes GA Nail Technician Instructor examination GA Nail Technician Instructor Practical examination / 70 minutes NIC Nail Technician Instructor theory examination Series 56/ 90 minutes# of itemsFor specific Content outline, REFER CD to the NIC CIB at the end of the PSI CIBP retest ItemsFor specific Content outline, REFER CD to the NIC CIB at the end of the PSI CIBExam TypeGA CosmetologyNotesEffective January 1, 2020:NIC now requires ALL candidates who sit for any NIC practical examination to use only viricidal, bactericidal and fungicidal disinfecting WIPES. Spray disinfectant is no longer allowed in the testing rooms and will be confiscated. Candidates may remove wipes from a larger container and place in a closable plastic bag, copy and apply to the outside of the bag the appropriate manufacturers label and utilize in the examination with no issues.

6 This change is in effect (S)Candidates must use a mannequin head and a mannequin hand for the is the CANDIDATE s responsibility to appear at the practical examination with their mannequin head and mannequin hand, along with a table heads that have been purchased pre-sectioned indicating the sections by various colors and/or notches are NOT allowed during any part of the practical PortionsN/AApplication ProcessingPSI ApprovesProcessing TimeMail, Email, Fax - up to 10 business daysApplication ProcessorGA. ChangesCSR can make minor changes. Changes due to divorce/marriage - CD must send supporting documentation for Application Processor to enter. (Example: Divorce Decree for divorce, Marriage License for marriage)Languages AvailableEnglishEligibility CriteriaPSI Approves. The criteria for all - Student, Closed school, Apprentice, and Reciprocal CDs are listed PeriodFor courses completed after july 1, 2018, your eligibility is valid for 4 years from the date of course That Attended a School InstructionsUpon approval of eligibility sent to PSI from your approved educator, you will be mailed an eligibility notice containing instructions for scheduling an appointment to take the courses completed after july 1, 2018, your eligibility is valid for 4 years from the date of course you fail the examination , you may retake on an unlimited basis, during the 4-year period.

7 If you do not pass within the 4-year period, you must re-apply with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and PSI approval process will take up to 10 days to complete from the date of receipt. All questions and requests for information should be directed to PSI. Your emailed questions will be replied to within 48 hours of School CANDIDATE InstructionsPlease do not send any documentation to PSI until after you have received a Verification of Eligibility Form from the Board office. The following steps outline the necessary procedurefor obtaining a Verification of Eligibility Form from the must complete and submit the Request for Verification of training hours form to the Georgia State Board of Barber at the following address. The Request for Verification can be found at Board will review your training hours and if you meet the requirements for examination they will mail you a Verification Eligibility Form. The Verification of Eligibility Form must be submitted with your PSI examination Registration Form (found at the end of the CIB) to CANDIDATE InstructionsPlease do not send any documentation to PSI until after you have received a Verification of Eligibility Form from the Board office.

8 The following steps outline the necessary procedure for obtaining a Verification of Eligibility Form from the Board you have not already received your Request for Verification form, the form can be found Board will review your apprentice hours and if you meet the requirements for examination they will mail you a Verification Eligibility Form. The Verification of Eligibility Form must be submitted with your PSI examination Registration Form (found at the end of the CIB) to (Reciprocity) CANDIDATE InstructionsOut-of-State or Out-of-Country candidates may be granted endorsement) reciprocity) with the State of Georgia and may not be required to take the examination . The Board will send you a letter after reviewing your application. The application can be found at Do not apply with PSI. If you do not meet the requirements, the Board will mail you an Exam Approval Letter. The Exam Approval Letter must be submitted with your PSI examination Registration Form (found at the end of the CIB) to Payable toPSIFee*Note.

9 Cost is the same whether taking for the First time or a Retake Esthetician (Practical and Written) $109 Esthetician (Practical Only) $64 Esthetician (Written Only) $45 Esthetician Instructor (Practical and Written) $34 Esthetician Instructor (Practical Only) $19 Esthetician Instructor (Written Only) $15 Hair Designer (Practical and Written) $109 Hair Designer (Practical Only) $64 Hair Designer (Written Only) $45 Hair Designer Instructor (Practical and Written) $34 Hair Designer Instructor (Practical Only) $19 Hair Designer Instructor (Written Only) $15 Master Cosmetologist (Practical and Written) $109 Master Cosmetologist (Practical Only) $64 Master Cosmetologist (Written Only) $45 Master Cosmetologist Instructor (Practical and Written) $109 Master Cosmetologist Instructor (Practical Only) $64 Master Cosmetologist Instructor (Written Only) $45 Nail Technician (Practical and Written) $109 Nail Technician (Practical Only) $64 Nail Technician (Written Only) $45 Nail Technician Instructor (Practical and Written) $34 Nail Technician Instructor (Practical Only) $19 Nail Technician Instructor (Written Only) $15 Payment TypePay by money order, cashier s check, company check, or credit card.

10 Personal checks and cash are not RulesYou may cancel and reschedule an examination appointment without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is received two days prior to the scheduled examination Accommodation ApprovalAll PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a CANDIDATE 's needs. A CANDIDATE with a disability or a CANDIDATE who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination must follow the instructions on the Exam Accommodations Request Form at the end of the CANDIDATE Information of State TestingPSI has examination centers in many other regions across the United may take the written examination at any of these locations by filling out and faxing the Out-of-State Request Form found at the end of the CIB.*Note that the practical examination is only offered at the Georgia testing centers.