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Serving Connecticut StudentsConnecticut residents: you can earn a New York barber license in as little as half the time and up to half the cost of comparable Connecticut programs — then transfer it home through reciprocity.
Getting licensed in New York and transferring to Connecticut can save you serious time and money — without sacrificing the quality of your training.
New York offers one of the most affordable barber licensing paths in the region — up to 50% less than similar Connecticut programs — and you can finish in as little as half the time.
ABI has been NYS-licensed since 1996, with two campuses: 48 West 39th Street in Manhattan and 121 Westchester Square in the Bronx. New York is known for top-tier barber training.
Once you've earned your New York barber license, transferring it to Connecticut is a straightforward reciprocity process handled through the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Connecticut typically requires around 1,000 training hours, but New York hours can be credited toward reciprocity. Here's the path most students follow.
Complete a state-approved barber program and hold a valid, current New York barber license in good standing.
Submit an application to the Connecticut Department of Public Health with proof of your New York license, documentation of your training hours and the applicable processing fees.
You may need to pass Connecticut's state-specific barber exam covering local health, safety and professional standards — many students find their New York training fully prepares them.
Once approved, you're granted a Connecticut barber license and can legally work in the state — the process is designed to minimize downtime between graduation and your first chair.
Enroll in ABI's 500-Hour Master Barber program, complete your training quickly, then transfer your license home. Call (212) 290-2289 (English) or (212) 290-0278 (Español) to map out your plan.
Nearby areas we serve: many of our commuters come from Port Chester, Westchester and Yonkers — heading the other direction? See our Pennsylvania license transfer guide.
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