Nebraska Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a Nebraska cosmetology license is $55.

Nebraska cosmetologists must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$55

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

Nebraska requires cosmetologists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:

Category	Hours
elective Board-approved in-person CE	4
elective General CE (home study OK)	4
Total	8

8 hours total. At least 4 hours must be from board-approved in-person courses.

1Start your CE hours early in the renewal cycle. Do not wait until the last few months.
2Keep copies of all CE certificates. The board may audit your records at any time.
3Make sure your CE provider is approved by the Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners / Cosmetology before enrolling.
4Use StyleCE to track your hours by category so you know exactly where you stand.

Nebraska requires 8 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $55.

Nebraska cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

StyleCE automatically knows Nebraska's requirements and tracks your progress. Free for one license.