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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely!  Tours are available every other Monday at 11 a.m. To schedule a tour, please click the “Plan a Visit” tab at the top of the page.

KWI has several rental options available to students. Please visit kwi.us/properties to see 3-D virtual tours and view detailed descriptions of our properties! For more information, email our housing team at kwi@kwi.us.

Not at this time. We are currently in the process of application for Title IV funding.

Currently, students acquire personal loans from their bank or other eligible borrowers.  Additionally, serious enrollees will seek out the many available private scholarships for career training.

Our most popular course is the Certified Pipe Welder, which is 6 months.   It is a total of 960 clock hours.  The Certified Structural Welder course is 4 months or a total or 640 clock hours.  The shortest course is the Certified Fabricator Welder at 3 months or 480 hours

Certainly.  Our custom welding course is for students that already possess some level of training and/or skill.  The outline is designed specifically to the individual based upon their needs.

KWI does not give credit for previous experience, education or coursework; however, KWI’s entire program is self paced.  If you have prior experience then you will move through the program at your own speed.

Unfortunately not, all students must have a high school diploma or GED to be admitted to Kentucky Welding Institute.  Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at enrollment and 18 upon expected graduation of KWI for successful placement.

Yes, a high school diploma or GED is required for admission.

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