Tuition & Funding
Electrical Lineworker Program
Tuition & FundingElectrical Lineworker Program
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$168 | $184.80 |
|
Class A CDL w/Air Brakes Endorsement Paid directly to the DMV |
$268 | $268 |
Total Term Cost |
$21,186 |
$21,482.80 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Testing Course and Fees |
$3,225 | $3,320 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023
|
2024
|
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due by 1st day of class |
$19,000 | $19,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$19,950 |
$19,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due by 1st day of class |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$231 | $254.10 |
Campus-Specific Fees |
||
|
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) fee |
$57.50 | $57.50 |
Total Term Cost |
$23,038.50 |
$23,341.60 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Training Course and Fees |
$3,325 | $3,420 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
A tuition increase of $500 will be effective as of term 2 at our California campus for the Electrical Lineworker Program. While we have taken significant measures to control costs for the coming year and beyond, given the significant rise in inflation and ongoing costs associated with operating a business in California, an increase has unfortunately become unavoidable.
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$231 | $254.10 |
Total Term Cost |
$20,981 |
$21,284.10 |
Optional Seminars / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Training Course and Fees |
$2,975 | $3,060 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$182 | $200.20 |
Total Term Cost |
$20,932 |
$21,230.20 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Testing Course and Fees |
$3,325 | $3,325 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Seats are not reserved until all admission requirements are met and payment in full is received or funding has been verified for student loans or veteran administration funds. Students are encouraged to submit all requirements and pay in full as soon as possible to reserve their seat. Enrollment agreements for optional courses must be signed by the end of business of the 2nd day of the term.
There is a non-refundable 4% surcharge on all credit card payments. This surcharge is not greater than our total cost of accepting credit cards. There is no surcharge for debit card payments, ACH (e-check), mailed checks.
You agree the credit or debit card information you provide will be used for your scheduled payment to Northwest Lineman College. A non-refundable PayPath Payment Service fee of 2.85% or a minimum or $3.00 will be added to each payment made and this fee is not refundable under any circumstance.
Loans
Available to those who qualify
Sallie Mae Student Loans
Sallie Mae Student Loans offers comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents, and guidance professionals with financial assistance. Sallie Mae Student Loans is well established and has worked with students who attend Northwest Lineman College. Many lenders have ceased to offer or make private loans for various reasons. However, you are free to do research with other private loan lenders.
UECU
Northwest Lineman College is proud to partner with UECU to offer students Energy Trade School Loans with competitive rates and flexible repayment options. Students are able to finance the full cost of attendance(tuition, fees, room and board). Full deferment of payments are available while in school. Terms up to seven years. There is no origination or application fee.
Meritize
Northwest Lineman College is happy to partner with Meritize Financial to offer student loans that are customized based on individual student performance. Students are able to finance the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board.)
OTHER PRIVATE LOANS
Local banks and credit unions sometimes offer loans to those pursuing education, and can be a great resource. That said, it’s important to know the following when seeking untraditional private student loans:
- NLC does not receive, participate, or qualify for Title IV Funding (anything requiring a FAFSA application—Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, etc). As such, NLC does not provide 1098-T tax forms. Pass this info on to your loan officer to help them find the best option for you.
- Not all banks offer student loans, but don’t be discouraged—ask them to help you explore all options.
- Private student loans are becoming more and more common, and most can be applied for online. An Internet search using keywords like “private student loans,” “non-federal student loans,” or “career training loans” may generate useful results.
Scholarships
Available to those who qualify
Get help paying for your tuition and fees. There are several scholarships offered through the power industry and community support groups that ELP students are eligible for. The best way to locate these scholarships is through specific internet searches. Using key phrases such as “Power Industry Scholarships” will provide you with many resources. Another great source for scholarship and grant information would be your city, county, and state community foundations. Below you will find current scholarships available to ELP students and links to some community foundations as well.
- FAPSC Foundation Scholarship (Florida campus only)
- Great Lakes Energy Scholarship
- Idaho Community Foundation
- Idaho Power
- Inland Power
- The International Lineman Rodeo Association Scholarship Program
- National Insulator Association Scholarship
- Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship (Brochure)
- PG&E
- Powder River Energy Corporation Scholarships
- San Miguel Power Association Scholarships
- Wells Rural Electric Company (Idaho campus only)
- Work Ethic Scholarship – Mike Rowe Works
- WREA
- Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (Minnesota Service Territory)
Scholarships.com is a great tool to use to explore millions of scholarship opportunities. Click below to view vocation or state-specific scholarships.
Bold.org is another great tool to explore various scholarship opportunities. Click below to view vocation-specific scholarships unique to Bold.org.
Students or their families who may belong to a church or any other type of civic-minded organization, like Boys Scouts or 4H, please keep in mind you could qualify for scholarships with one or more of these types of organizations. Typically Rotary Clubs, various women’s organizations & American Legions or VFWs will also offer small scholarships that help lighten the financial load of funding education.
Other Possible Funding Sources
Available to those who qualify
OTHER POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES
Trade Adjustment Assistance provides services and benefits to workers who lose their jobs because of increased imports or because their employer shifted production to certain countries outside the United States. It is a federal program administered by the applicable state’s Department of Labor. Click to learn more about Trade Adjustment Assistance in the following states:
NLC does accept 529s. Please contact your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to discuss your specific plan and how to move forward.
Military Benefits
Available to those who qualify
From serving your country to serving your community, NLC is proud to have helped many veterans transition into successful careers.
All of NLC’s residential programs are approved by VA for VA education benefits.*
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Post 9/11 Gi bill®
The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) pays tuition directly to the institution. The amount of assistance is based on the months you were in active duty status.
Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to get an estimate of how much your education might be covered.
Montgomery Gi Bill®
The Montgomery GI Bill helps service members and Veterans meet their education and training costs with monthly benefit payments.
VR&E
VA Veterans Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) provides services to eligible service members and Veterans to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independence in daily living.
SURVIVORS’ & DEPENDENTS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The VA’s Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain Veterans.
STATE AGENCIES
The Electrical Lineworker Program has been approved for VA funding by the State Approving Agency where each campus is located.
VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP)
The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for high-demand jobs to Veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a veteran who has exhausted your VA education benefits, you may qualify for VRRAP.
WIOA Funding
WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
*Only the residential version of NLC’s Lineworker Programs are approved for VA Education Benefits
It is important to note that VA education benefits are ONLY approved for the residential (in-person) modality of all programs offered at NLC. This means, if you plan to use your VA education benefit to fund any part of your NLC education, then you may only register, enroll, and attend the residential (in-person) programs.
If you decide to NOT utilize VA education benefits and choose to pursue the HYBRID version of the programs offered by NLC, you do so with the acknowledgment that VA will not fund any part of the HYBRID program.
Tax Information
Northwest Lineman College (NLC) is a private, for-profit higher learning institution. In an effort to keep tuition costs as affordable as possible, we have made the decision not to participate in Title IV funding. Because we don’t participate in Title IV funding we are not required to issue 1098-T forms.
We ask that any tax questions be addressed with your own tax professional as we are unable to give tax advice.
The EIN# for NLC (Grid Training Corp.) is 82-0468903. Our corporate office is located at:
Northwest Lineman College7600 South Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83642
A copy of your statement showing all fees and payments was included in your graduation packet. If you no longer have this, you may request an emailed statement by emailing [email protected].
This email should contain your full name, campus attended, month & year of graduation, and last four digits of your SSN. For confidentiality purposes, this email must come directly from the graduate. Please note, it may take up to 7 business days from the date of this request to receive your emailed statement.
Program Cost
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$168 | $184.80 |
|
Class A CDL w/Air Brakes Endorsement Paid directly to the DMV |
$268 | $268 |
Total Term Cost |
$21,186 |
$21,482.80 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Testing Course and Fees |
$3,225 | $3,320 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023
|
2024
|
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due by 1st day of class |
$19,000 | $19,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$19,950 |
$19,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due by 1st day of class |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$231 | $254.10 |
Campus-Specific Fees |
||
|
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) fee |
$57.50 | $57.50 |
Total Term Cost |
$23,038.50 |
$23,341.60 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Training Course and Fees |
$3,325 | $3,420 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
A tuition increase of $500 will be effective as of term 2 at our California campus for the Electrical Lineworker Program. While we have taken significant measures to control costs for the coming year and beyond, given the significant rise in inflation and ongoing costs associated with operating a business in California, an increase has unfortunately become unavoidable.
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$231 | $254.10 |
Total Term Cost |
$20,981 |
$21,284.10 |
Optional Seminars / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Training Course and Fees |
$2,975 | $3,060 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Electrical Lineworker Program Cost |
2023 Program |
2024 Program |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
||
|
Application Fee Paid with application |
$100 | $100 |
|
Training Lab and Materials Fee Paid as deposit during enrollment |
$850 | $850 |
|
Tuition Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$17,000 | $17,000 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$17,950 |
$17,950 |
Required Associated Costs |
||
|
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 | $3,080 |
|
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts |
$182 | $200.20 |
Total Term Cost |
$20,932 |
$21,230.20 |
Optional Courses / Electives Additional Cost |
||
|---|---|---|
Advanced Training Courses |
||
|
NCCCO Crane Operator Certification |
$2,395 | $2,395 |
|
Class A CDL Testing Course and Fees |
$3,325 | $3,325 |
Refresher Course |
||
|
Applied Mathematics |
$250 | $250 |
Total term cost with optional courses/electives |
$ |
$ |
Seats are not reserved until all admission requirements are met and payment in full is received or funding has been verified for student loans or veteran administration funds. Students are encouraged to submit all requirements and pay in full as soon as possible to reserve their seat. Enrollment agreements for optional courses must be signed by the end of business of the 2nd day of the term.
There is a non-refundable 4% surcharge on all credit card payments. This surcharge is not greater than our total cost of accepting credit cards. There is no surcharge for debit card payments, ACH (e-check), mailed checks.
You agree the credit or debit card information you provide will be used for your scheduled payment to Northwest Lineman College. A non-refundable PayPath Payment Service fee of 2.85% or a minimum or $3.00 will be added to each payment made and this fee is not refundable under any circumstance.
Loans
Sallie Mae Student Loans
Sallie Mae Student Loans offers comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents, and guidance professionals with financial assistance. Sallie Mae Student Loans is well established and has worked with students who attend Northwest Lineman College. Many lenders have ceased to offer or make private loans for various reasons. However, you are free to do research with other private loan lenders.
UECU
Northwest Lineman College is proud to partner with UECU to offer students Energy Trade School Loans with competitive rates and flexible repayment options. Students are able to finance the full cost of attendance(tuition, fees, room and board). Full deferment of payments are available while in school. Terms up to seven years. There is no origination or application fee.
Meritize
Northwest Lineman College is happy to partner with Meritize Financial to offer student loans that are customized based on individual student performance. Students are able to finance the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board.)
OTHER PRIVATE LOANS
Local banks and credit unions sometimes offer loans to those pursuing education, and can be a great resource. That said, it’s important to know the following when seeking untraditional private student loans:
- NLC does not receive, participate, or qualify for Title IV Funding (anything requiring a FAFSA application—Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, etc). As such, NLC does not provide 1098-T tax forms. Pass this info on to your loan officer to help them find the best option for you.
- Not all banks offer student loans, but don’t be discouraged—ask them to help you explore all options.
- Private student loans are becoming more and more common, and most can be applied for online. An Internet search using keywords like “private student loans,” “non-federal student loans,” or “career training loans” may generate useful results.
Scholarships
Get help paying for your tuition and fees. There are several scholarships offered through the power industry and community support groups that ELP students are eligible for. The best way to locate these scholarships is through specific internet searches. Using key phrases such as “Power Industry Scholarships” will provide you with many resources. Another great source for scholarship and grant information would be your city, county, and state community foundations. Below you will find current scholarships available to ELP students and links to some community foundations as well.
- FAPSC Foundation Scholarship (Florida campus only)
- Great Lakes Energy Scholarship
- Idaho Community Foundation
- Idaho Power
- Inland Power
- The International Lineman Rodeo Association Scholarship Program
- National Insulator Association Scholarship
- Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship (Brochure)
- PG&E
- Powder River Energy Corporation Scholarships
- San Miguel Power Association Scholarships
- Wells Rural Electric Company (Idaho campus only)
- Work Ethic Scholarship – Mike Rowe Works
- WREA
- Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (Minnesota Service Territory)
Scholarships.com is a great tool to use to explore millions of scholarship opportunities. Click below to view vocation or state-specific scholarships.
Bold.org is another great tool to explore various scholarship opportunities. Click below to view vocation-specific scholarships unique to Bold.org.
Students or their families who may belong to a church or any other type of civic-minded organization, like Boys Scouts or 4H, please keep in mind you could qualify for scholarships with one or more of these types of organizations. Typically Rotary Clubs, various women’s organizations & American Legions or VFWs will also offer small scholarships that help lighten the financial load of funding education.
Other Funding
OTHER POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES
Trade Adjustment Assistance provides services and benefits to workers who lose their jobs because of increased imports or because their employer shifted production to certain countries outside the United States. It is a federal program administered by the applicable state’s Department of Labor. Click to learn more about Trade Adjustment Assistance in the following states:
NLC does accept 529s. Please contact your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to discuss your specific plan and how to move forward.
Military Benefits
Post 9/11 Gi bill®
The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) pays tuition directly to the institution. The amount of assistance is based on the months you were in active duty status.
Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to get an estimate of how much your education might be covered.
Montgomery Gi Bill®
The Montgomery GI Bill helps service members and Veterans meet their education and training costs with monthly benefit payments.
VR&E
VA Veterans Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) provides services to eligible service members and Veterans to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independence in daily living.
SURVIVORS’ & DEPENDENTS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The VA’s Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain Veterans.
STATE AGENCIES
The Electrical Lineworker Program has been approved for VA funding by the State Approving Agency where each campus is located.
VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP)
The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for high-demand jobs to Veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a veteran who has exhausted your VA education benefits, you may qualify for VRRAP.
WIOA Funding
WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
*Only the residential version of NLC’s Lineworker Programs are approved for VA Education Benefits
It is important to note that VA education benefits are ONLY approved for the residential (in-person) modality of all programs offered at NLC. This means, if you plan to use your VA education benefit to fund any part of your NLC education, then you may only register, enroll, and attend the residential (in-person) programs.
If you decide to NOT utilize VA education benefits and choose to pursue the HYBRID version of the programs offered by NLC, you do so with the acknowledgment that VA will not fund any part of the HYBRID program.
Tax Information
Northwest Lineman College (NLC) is a private, for-profit higher learning institution. In an effort to keep tuition costs as affordable as possible, we have made the decision not to participate in Title IV funding. Because we don’t participate in Title IV funding we are not required to issue 1098-T forms.
We ask that any tax questions be addressed with your own tax professional as we are unable to give tax advice.
The EIN# for NLC (Grid Training Corp.) is 82-0468903. Our corporate office is located at:
Northwest Lineman College7600 South Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83642
A copy of your statement showing all fees and payments was included in your graduation packet. If you no longer have this, you may request an emailed statement by emailing [email protected].
This email should contain your full name, campus attended, month & year of graduation, and last four digits of your SSN. For confidentiality purposes, this email must come directly from the graduate. Please note, it may take up to 7 business days from the date of this request to receive your emailed statement.