Nebraska cosmetology CE requirements
Board: NE DHHS Office of Consumer Services Licensing
Website: dhhs.ne.gov — Cosmetology and Esthetics
Phone: 402-471-2117
CE hours required
8 hours per 2-year cycle. At least 4 hours must be discipline-specific to your license type. Maximum 4 hours home study (max 2 hours online specifically).
Renewal deadlines
Cosmetologist (NE): December 31, even years → next: December 31, 2026
Esthetician (E): September 30, even years → next: September 30, 2026
Nail Technician (N): December 31, odd years → next: December 31, 2027
CE reporting
No provider pre-approval required. Retain certificates for audit.
Tip: The free 50-question jurisprudence exam counts for 2 CE hours.
Exemptions
Licenses obtained within 24 months of the renewal deadline are exempt from the first CE cycle.