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Your future shouldn’t be determined by your wallet.
As the demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow, ETI graduates are becoming increasingly in demand.
We don’t believe your current financial situation should hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Our financial aid advisors will work with you to help you find the best way to fund your education so that you can live the life you’ve been dreaming of.
Invest in your future.
Don’t let the cost of an education keep you from chasing your dreams. ETI will help you find the best way to fund your training, while offering you a quick path to a real career.
Get started in months, not years.
Our programs are designed to quickly and efficiently teach you the skills you’ll need to start working as a welder or HVAC/R specialist.
Financial Aid Options
Our financial aid team will help you find the right mix of grants, loans and scholarships to fund your education.
Your Future is Within Reach
We believe everyone should have the path to a brighter future and we’ll work with you to make it a reality.
To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must:
- Complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Students can NOT be in default on any federal education loans or owe on a federal Pell Grant
- Create an FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA
Financial Assistance Programs
ETI offers a range of financial assistance programs for those who qualify, including Federal Pell Grants, student loans, military grants and federal veteran educational programs.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded program designed to assist students who may qualify. It does not need to be paid back. The Federal Pell Grant is awarded based on a student aid index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA. The Federal Pell Grant is only available to undergraduate students and not available to those who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
ETI Military Grant
Extending our appreciation for military service, ETI School of Skilled Trades is offering a Military Grant to help provide assistance for qualified students who are currently serving in or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This grant is opened to new students who are active duty or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forced, as well as spouses and dependents.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Most federal veteran educational programs can be used at ETI School of Skilled Trades. Financial Aid Staff at ETI School of Skilled Trades will assist veterans in connection with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs with documents required to apply for Veterans Education Benefits.
Apply for Financial Assistance
Ready to learn more about ETI? Submit your information using our online form and one of our helpful admissions representatives will be in touch shortly to walk you through the process.
Use School Code: 017319
Loans
If you opt for student loans, a financial aid representative will conduct loan Entrance Counseling when entering school and loan Exit Counseling once you graduate, leave school or fall below half-time enrollment. Student loans have borrower’s rights and responsibilities. Students are responsible for paying back their student loans.
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
A Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan is a low-interest loan made by the government to students. The federal government pays the interest during school attendance. Eligibility for a Subsidized Stafford loan is based on a student’s “financial need”.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
An Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan is a low-interest loan made by the government to students. Students do not have to demonstrate “need” in order to obtain this loan.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
A Federal Direct PLUS loan is a low-interest loan by the government to the parents of a “dependent” student. This loan requires a loan application by the parent and is subject to lender credit approval.
Mike Rowe Scholarship
Hard work should be rewarded.
Skilled workers are the backbone of this country. They keep the lights on, the water flowing and vehicles on the road. Mike Rowe, star of TV’s “Dirty Jobs,” has made it his mission to promote skilled trades with the Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Through his foundation this program rewards people with a strong work ethic with money for training in the skills that keep America running.
Think you have what it takes? Here’s what you need to do:
- Enroll in a qualified program (like ETI).
- Sign the S.W.E.A.T Pledge.
- Send at least two references from bosses or teachers.
- Answer four short questions.
- Make a short video explaining why you deserve this scholarship.
- Provide high school/college transcripts.
- Submit financial info.
Call ETI at (888) 830-7678 or stop by to learn more about the scholarship.
Net Price Calculator
Use this tool to determine the cost of your education with ETI School of Skilled Trades.
- FSA ID / Student Aid
- An FSA ID is a StudentAid.gov account username and password combination that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems.
- FAFSA on the Web
- Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Fin Aid
- Guide to financial aid programs
- NSLDS
- Check your student loan history “Know What You Owe”
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