Direct answer: To enroll at William Edge Institute in New Braunfels you’ll need five things: a valid photo ID, proof of age, proof of high school completion, proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status, and your original Social Security card, plus a completed reference list. Everything must be done four weeks before your start date, including your kit fee. Enrollment starts with an in-person tour, an application, and the $100 non-refundable application fee.
Before any paperwork, come see the school. You’ll meet our Admissions Director and walk the building on a normal school day. Tours are in person only. We don’t do virtual tours, because you can’t smell an Aveda color bar or feel the energy of a busy student salon floor over a video call.
After the tour: complete an admissions application (in person or online), pay the $100 non-refundable application fee, and complete your FAFSA using school code 015119. Starting the FAFSA early matters. It’s what determines your aid, and aid determines your financial plan. See How to Pay for Beauty School in Texas.
Once you’ve applied, you’ll make an appointment for enrollment and bring the following. Most items have several acceptable options. You only need one from each group.
Not a copy, and not a photo on your phone. It’s required for your enrollment file and for your TDLR license application later. If yours is lost, request a replacement from the Social Security Administration now, because it takes time.
We provide the form; you fill it in.
A note on names: if your ID and your Social Security card show different names, bring the marriage license or court order that connects them. And for veterans and service members: we cannot accept a copy of a military ID. Copying one is a federal offense, so we use a separate verification process instead.
Three things close out enrollment:
Veterans and eligible dependents also need a Certificate of Eligibility, military transcripts, and a transcript evaluation. We accept Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) and DEA (Chapter 35) benefits. Bring what you have to the tour and we’ll sort out the rest. More in Using VA Benefits for Beauty School in Texas.
All documents must be provided in English. Foreign education credentials must be translated into English and evaluated by an outside agency for equivalence to a U.S. high school education. Start this early. It’s the single most common reason an enrollment slips a term.
It isn’t bureaucracy. Your file has to be complete, your financial plan signed, and your kit ordered and in the building before day one, so you start with the tools your classmates have, on the same day they do. Students who wait until the week before start behind, and in a clock-hour program, behind is expensive.
Do I need a high school diploma for beauty school in Texas? At William Edge Institute, yes: a diploma, official transcript with graduation date, GED, college transcript, or TDLR-recognized home school diploma.
How old do you have to be? You can enroll at 16, but you must turn 17 before you can apply for your license.
Can I use a copy of my Social Security card? No. We need the original.
What if I lost my Social Security card? Request a replacement from the Social Security Administration and start now. Replacements take weeks.
Can I enroll the week classes start? No. All enrollment requirements, including the kit fee, must be complete four weeks before your start date.
Is there an application fee? Yes: $100, non-refundable.
What’s the school code for FAFSA? 015119.
Do you accept transfer hours? Talk to admissions directly. Transfer situations depend on your prior school and your TDLR records. Call 830-387-4094.
Book a tour, bring your questions, and we’ll hand you the checklist in person. Call 830-387-4094 or email admissions@wmedge.com. Related reading: What to Expect on the Student Salon Floor and Cosmetology vs Esthetics.