Already Trained in Mexico? Don’t Start From Zero
SEP Credit Transfer to an Arizona License Whether you studied cosmetology, nails, hair, or skin under SEP, there’s a real path to bring that training with you.
Here’s how credit transfer, admissions equivalency, and full reciprocity actually work.
Students who qualify for SEP credit transfer also receive a $4,000 scholarship toward tuition, on top of any hours transferred, and you keep full access to the business curriculum every program includes.
Three Ways SEP Training Can Count
High School Equivalency
To enroll, you need to meet minimum education requirements. A SEP Certificado de Secundaria or Certificado de Bachillerato can satisfy this with an official English translation and a Document-by-Document Evaluation from an approved agency like Alianza Academic Evaluations confirming U.S. equivalency.
Transferring Clock Hours
If you trained in cosmetology, barbering, nails, or skincare at a SEP-recognized school, your hours can be evaluated for transfer. This typically converts at roughly 2:1 as a starting point, confirmed through a hands-on skills and theory evaluation to determine exactly what carries over into your program.
Direct State Board Reciprocity
Already hold a full professional license from a Mexican state or regulatory body? You may qualify for reciprocity directly through the Arizona Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, after credential evaluation and the Board’s required safety and law course.
How the Clock Hour Transfer Process Works
If you trained at a SEP-recognized institution and want those hours to count, here’s the actual sequence:
| Step | Action Required | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gather SEP Credentials | Obtain official SEP transcripts and certificates detailing specific course subjects, practical training, and total clock hours completed. |
| 2 | Foreign Credential Evaluation | Submit to Alianza Academic Evaluations and request a specialized Barbering & Cosmetology Evaluation report. They evaluate your SEP clock hours and map them to U.S. equivalency. |
| 3 | Institutional Assessment | A practical and written skill evaluation tests your hands-on technique and theory knowledge to determine which hours reliably carry into your specific program, 1,500-hour Cosmetology, 1,000-hour Hairstyling, or 600-hour Nail Tech / Esthetics. |
Already Fully Licensed in Mexico?
Apply through the Arizona Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Portal. Have Alianza Academic Evaluations send your official evaluation directly to reciprocity@bcb.az.gov, then complete the Board’s mandatory online infection protection and law review course.
Already Trained in Mexico? Don’t Start From Zero
SEP Credit Transfer to an Arizona License Whether you studied cosmetology, nails, hair, or skin under SEP, there’s a real path to bring that training with you.
Here’s how credit transfer, admissions equivalency, and full reciprocity actually work.
Students who qualify for SEP credit transfer also receive a $4,000 scholarship toward tuition, on top of any hours transferred, and you keep full access to the business curriculum every program includes.
Three Ways SEP Training Can Count
High School Equivalency
To enroll, you need to meet minimum education requirements. A SEP Certificado de Secundaria or Certificado de Bachillerato can satisfy this with an official English translation and a Document-by-Document Evaluation from an approved agency like Alianza Academic Evaluations confirming U.S. equivalency.
Transferring Clock Hours
If you trained in cosmetology, barbering, nails, or skincare at a SEP-recognized school, your hours can be evaluated for transfer. This typically converts at roughly 2:1 as a starting point, confirmed through a hands-on skills and theory evaluation to determine exactly what carries over into your program.
Direct State Board Reciprocity
Already hold a full professional license from a Mexican state or regulatory body? You may qualify for reciprocity directly through the Arizona Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, after credential evaluation and the Board’s required safety and law course.
How the Clock Hour Transfer Process Works
If you trained at a SEP-recognized institution and want those hours to count, here’s the actual sequence:
| Step | Action Required | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gather SEP Credentials | Obtain official SEP transcripts and certificates detailing specific course subjects, practical training, and total clock hours completed. |
| 2 | Foreign Credential Evaluation | Submit to Alianza Academic Evaluations and request a specialized Barbering & Cosmetology Evaluation report. They evaluate your SEP clock hours and map them to U.S. equivalency. |
| 3 | Institutional Assessment | A practical and written skill evaluation tests your hands-on technique and theory knowledge to determine which hours reliably carry into your specific program, 1,500-hour Cosmetology, 1,000-hour Hairstyling, or 600-hour Nail Tech / Esthetics. |
Already Fully Licensed in Mexico?
Apply through the Arizona Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Portal. Have Alianza Academic Evaluations send your official evaluation directly to reciprocity@bcb.az.gov, then complete the Board’s mandatory online infection protection and law review course.
