School fees must be paid before applying for an examination what does this require?

• A. Only the exam fee
• B. All fees contractually owed to the cosmetology school from which they graduated
• C. Tuition owed only
• D. Late penalties only

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that you must come to the licensing process in good standing with your cosmetology school by settling all financial obligations you have to that school. When applying for the board examination, the requirement is that every fee you contractually owe to the school where you trained has been paid in full. This isn’t limited to tuition alone; it includes all charges tied to your enrollment—lab fees, books, supplies, fines, or any other amounts you agreed to pay under your enrollment contract. The reason behind this rule is to ensure the school is fully compensated for the services and instruction it provided and to prevent encumbrances from impacting the examination process.

So, the practical takeaway is to obtain a clear balance statement from your school, resolve any outstanding amounts, and only then proceed with your exam application.