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Auto body repair classes in Georgia

10 auto body programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these auto body repair programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Automotive body repairers restore, refinish and replace vehicle bodies and frames; glass repairers replace windshields and window glass. Most employers prefer workers who have finished a collision repair program, which trade and technical schools usually run as a 6-month to 1-year certificate and some community colleges as a 2-year program; new workers still need 2 or 3 years on the job to work independently, and certification is recommended though not required.1 Body shops covered by a federal air rule must train and certify everyone who spray-paints vehicles within 180 days of hiring, in spray gun setup and technique and spray booth upkeep, with refresher training every five years.2

In Georgia, 2 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma and 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 10 are the same kind of program: auto body certificate or diploma.

See the 10 programs

How much do auto body repair classes cost in Georgia?

$2,816 to $5,560 is what most auto body programs in Georgia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $1,498 to $6,800

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Length
17 to 54 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Georgia may also offer auto body repair classes. How these figures are made

Are there free auto body repair classes in Georgia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 auto body programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AUTO COLLISION REPAIR Diploma--ACR2

    Lanier Technical College

    Gainesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,452
    School website, AUTO COLLISION REPAIR Diploma--ACR2 at Lanier Technical College
    More details about AUTO COLLISION REPAIR Diploma--ACR2 at Lanier Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $310
    Students counted
    50
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,452
    School website, AUTO COLLISION REPAIR Diploma--ACR2 at Lanier Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Repair Diploma--Ab51

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,124
    More details about Auto Collision Repair Diploma--Ab51 at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,995
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,124

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Repair--Acr2

    South Georgia Technical College

    Americus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Georgia Technical College, AmericusAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,596
    School website, Auto Collision Repair--Acr2 at South Georgia Technical College
    More details about Auto Collision Repair--Acr2 at South Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,150
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,596
    School website, Auto Collision Repair--Acr2 at South Georgia Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Repair --Acr2--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,800
    School website, Auto Collision Repair --Acr2-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Auto Collision Repair --Acr2-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,800
    School website, Auto Collision Repair --Acr2-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR ASSISTANT I - AB51 Certificate

    Albany Technical College

    Albany

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Albany Technical College, AlbanyAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,498
    Program website, AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR ASSISTANT I - AB51 Certificate at Albany Technical College
    More details about AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR ASSISTANT I - AB51 Certificate at Albany Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $122
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,498
    Program website, AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR ASSISTANT I - AB51 Certificate at Albany Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I

    Southern Regional Technical College

    Thomasville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southern Regional Technical College, ThomasvilleAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,603
    School website, Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I at Southern Regional Technical College
    More details about Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I at Southern Regional Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,603
    School website, Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I at Southern Regional Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant --Ah71--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,734
    School website, Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant --Ah71-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant --Ah71-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,734
    School website, Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant --Ah71-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Tcc--Ab61

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,062
    More details about Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Tcc--Ab61 at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,235
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,062

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Collision Repair--AB51

    Coastal Pines Technical College

    Waycross

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Pines Technical College, WaycrossAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,293
    More details about Automotive Collision Repair--AB51 at Coastal Pines Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,293

  • Auto body certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Collision Repair Diploma--ACR2

    North Georgia Technical College

    Clarkesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Georgia Technical College, ClarkesvilleAuto body certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,282
    More details about Auto Collision Repair Diploma--ACR2 at North Georgia Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,282

How to pay for auto body repair classes in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for auto body repair classes in Georgia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for auto body repair classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for auto body repair classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Auto body repair classes in Georgia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
5th of 17
auto body programs here, against the typical state's 7
10 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the auto body repair classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Auto body repair classes in Athens, Atlanta, Gainesville and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

Other training in Georgia

How auto body repair classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Georgia

Where the Georgia auto body repair program numbers come from

Which Georgia auto body repair programs are on this list?

These are the auto body repair programs Georgia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia auto body repair programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about auto body repair classes in Georgia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63.11173, paint stripping and surface coating at area sources
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List