What it costs.
A clear look at KWI tuition, housing, what your tuition already covers, and resources that may help fund your training.
Program total
$25,500
Tuition + gear + supplies
Federal Pell Grant
School code: 043101
Complete the FAFSA to check eligibility
VA benefits
GI Bill accepted
Scholarships
Multiple available
AWS, Mike Rowe Works, and more
Program cost
Certified Pipe Welder
Tuition and supplies
- Tuition
- $19,025
- Gear
- $1,200
- Metal & supplies
- $5,275
- Program total
- $25,500
Housing
- Housing A — shared bedroom, furnished house
- $4,050
- Housing B — dormitory style
- $2,250
Per 6-month term, utilities and Wi-Fi included. A $675 deposit and a signed housing agreement secure a slot.
All in, with housing: $27,750 – $29,550
Included in your tuition
- Metal, electrodes and gases
- Gear bucketEverything you need while at KWI and on your first job
- Certification testingStudents may be responsible for fees on retests following a failed attempt.
- Lifetime job placement assistance
- Lifetime brush upBeginning one year after graduation, KWI graduates can return annually to brush up on their skills, maintain or renew certifications, and get additional practice before a certification test.
Funding your training
We did the research for you
Grants, scholarships, workforce funding, federal aid and private financing can all help make welding school more attainable. We've collected the resources KWI students commonly use so you don't have to hunt for them.
Direct resources
Start with these funding options
Explore the options below to check eligibility, apply, or learn more directly from the funding source.
Sallie Mae
- Available for trade, professional training, and certificate programs
- Fixed and variable interest-rate options
- Multiple repayment options available
- Apply at least 30 days before your KWI start date
FAFSA / Federal Pell Grant
- KWI accepts Federal Pell Grant funding
- Complete the FAFSA to determine potential eligibility
- Use KWI Federal School Code: 043101
- Award amount is determined after FAFSA information is received
WIOA Workforce Funding
- May provide assistance for training in high-demand occupations
- Applicants may need to show they have explored other funding options
- Contact your local WIOA office to ask about eligibility
- KWI can provide program documentation if needed during the application process
AWS Scholarships
- Scholarship opportunities specifically for those pursing welding
- Awards are commonly around $1,000
- Multiple AWS scholarship opportunities may be available...even for non-traditional students
- Students are encouraged to apply even if they are unsure they qualify
MIKE ROWE WORKS SCHOLARSHIP
- Scholarship opportunities for students entering the skilled trades
- KWI students have previously received significant awards ($21,500)
- Application may include a video and recommendations
- Start early because the application process can take time
EARNING POTENTIAL
$100,000+
Career outcomes vary
Time in program
26 weeks
40 hours a week
Job placement
100%
2024 and 2025
Let's talk through your options.
Admissions can help you understand program costs, housing, funding options, and the next steps for your situation.
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