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Northwest HVAC/R Association and Training Center (external link)


School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Northwest HVAC/R Association & Training Center
204 East Nora Avenue
Spokane, WA 99207
Main telephone 509.747.8810
Website https://www.inwhvac.org/ (external link)
Request more information https://www.inwhvac.org/contact/ (external link)

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational institution specializing in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration service technician training.
Degrees offered Certificate
School accreditation Licensed by Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Approved by Council on Occupational Education, Labor & Industries, and Idaho State HVAC Apprenticeship.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Spokane
Population of city the school is in 203,276
Public transportation to campus Bus transit system
Student parking on campus Free parking available
County Spokane

School visits

School visit availability Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays by appointment
Contact to set up school visit Training Coordinator; staff@inwhvac.org

Additional information

Day program is available and can be completed in nine months. Emphasis is placed on daily diagnostic, repair, and installation work (on-site training and experience provided).

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, male students 47
Number of full time, female students 1
Total number of full time students 48
Total number of male students 47
Total number of female students 1
Total number of students 48

Costs

Program costs

Tuition is $7,762.00 for the nine-month program. Books are estimated $900 and lab fees are $438. Students must also pay a $30 registration fee and purchase tools at an estimated $1400.00. Students must also purchase a Washington State Electrical Trainee card for $44.10.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
Contact the school for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases)
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years)

Financial Aid

Contact for counseling or more information

Alexandria Goolie
Training Coordinator
509.747.8810

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
State loans
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Other
State and Federal Worker Retraining Funds available. Contact the school for information.

Admissions

Contact for more information

Admissions Office
509.747.8810
800.786.3148

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates 

Admission is available Fall term
Application deadline Continuous

Application requirements

Application fee $30
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for some students
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check and agree to random drug testing policies.

Other admissions information

The school recommends that students be 18 years of age or older.

Academics (external link) (PDF file)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

School catalog

School catalog website https://www.inwhvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Catalog-2020-2021sm.pdf (external link) (PDF file)

Graduation requirements

Pass all classes/modules with 70% or higher. Meet the minimum requirement of attended clock hours of 85% of 900 total hours of the program.

Attendance options

Days
Full time
Day program is scheduled to be completed in nine months, or 900 clock hours.

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
Tutoring

Other services for all students

Basic job skills

Career Services

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring
Career counseling
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance
Résumé referral to employers

Educational programs

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