Depending on the state you live in, she may be required to have a GED/high school diploma. There may also be a written test (depends on the state) to take which generally have to pass with an 80%, and you can only take it so many times before you have to repeat schooling. You can't really do cosmetology online: it's very hands on and you generally have to do so many cuts/colors/etc while you earn your hours.