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HVAC training in California

30 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

23 schools offer these HVAC programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1 In California, 14 of the 30 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does HVAC training cost in California?

$1,890 to $17,680

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 29 programs with a price: $1,380 to $21,489

Finished the program
80%
Working 6 months later
68%
Earned a year, estimated
about $53,300
Length
24 to 40 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in California?

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

HVAC training in Los Angeles, Riverside, Modesto and other California cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 1 online.

All 30 HVAC training programs in California approved for funding

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30 programs

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Operations Technician (Credit)

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm Desert · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,380
    Program website, Facilities Operations Technician (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Facilities Operations Technician (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $69
    Students counted
    8,692
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,380

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid)

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Huntington Park

    No diploma needed

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Huntington Park · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,448
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $53
    Students counted
    1,847
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,448

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technology

    Brownson Technical School, Anaheim

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brownson Technical School, Anaheim · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$17,680
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,960
    Length
    40 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,263
    Students counted
    1,286
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $17,680

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

    Institute for Business and Technology, San Jose

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute for Business and Technology, San Jose · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,000
    Price if you pay yourself$17,640
    Program website, Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning at Institute for Business and Technology
    More details about Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning at Institute for Business and Technology
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,747
    Length
    42 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,060
    Students counted
    912
    a year, estimated
    $59,000
    price
    $17,640

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Fresno

    No diploma needed

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Fresno · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$64,600
    Price if you pay yourself$21,477
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,155
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $53
    Students counted
    690
    a year, estimated
    $64,600
    price
    $21,477

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland Hills

    No diploma needed

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland Hills · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    24%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $782
    Students counted
    631
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Institute of Technology, Clovis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute of Technology, Clovis · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,300
    Price if you pay yourself$18,992
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Institute of Technology
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Institute of Technology
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,323
    Length
    40 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,277
    Students counted
    586
    a year, estimated
    $53,300
    price
    $18,992

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,234
    Length
    30 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $657
    Students counted
    526
    a year, estimated
    $52,900
    price
    $1,890

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personEducation and courses

    Master Mechanic Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    Education and courses

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,670
    Program website, Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,939
    Length
    48 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,330
    Students counted
    378
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $5,670

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los Angeles · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    School website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,895
    Students counted
    349
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Mayfield College, Inc., Cathedral City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mayfield College, Inc., Cathedral City · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,819
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Mayfield College, Inc.
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Mayfield College, Inc.
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,031
    Students counted
    322
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,819

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los Angeles · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,408
    Students counted
    293
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    20 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $685
    Students counted
    261
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Technician (Hybrid)

    InterCoast Colleges, West Covina

    High school diploma or equivalent

    InterCoast Colleges, West Covina · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$18,000
    School website, HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    More details about HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,440
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    237
    a year, estimated
    $45,800
    price
    $18,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Bassett Adult School, La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La Puente · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,396
    Length
    18 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,950
    Students counted
    209
    a year, estimated
    $13,600
    price
    $2,400

  • Facilities and building maintenanceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto · Facilities and building maintenance · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$18,456
    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    199
    a year, estimated
    $41,600
    price
    $18,456

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac I/II

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance

    No diploma needed

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    More details about Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    164
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,800

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · Refrigeration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,806
    Length
    12 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $532
    Students counted
    139
    a year, estimated
    $55,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College, Gardena

    No diploma needed

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College, Gardena · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,489
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11
    Students counted
    127
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,489

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin Park

    Education and courses

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin Park · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    125
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,313
    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    More details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,965
    Length
    36 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    101
    a year, estimated
    $55,900
    price
    $2,313

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$18,456
    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 at DeHart Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    $41,600
    price
    $18,456

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR Technician

    American College of Healthcare and Technology, Riverside

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American College of Healthcare and Technology, Riverside · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,963
    Program website, HVACR Technician at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    More details about HVACR Technician at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $33
    Students counted
    49
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,963

  • HVAC technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician (online)

    California State University San Marcos Extended Learning, Online, based in San Marcos, CA

    No diploma needed

    California State University San Marcos Extended Learning, Online, based in San Marcos, CA · HVAC technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (online) at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (online) at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,995

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Technician

    Merced College, Merced

    No diploma needed

    Merced College, Merced · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,770
    School website, HVAC Technician at Merced College
    More details about HVAC Technician at Merced College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $667
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,770

  • Facilities and building maintenanceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto · Facilities and building maintenance · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,188
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    More details about Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,585
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,188

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology

    North American Training Center, Redlands

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North American Training Center, Redlands · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,700
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology at North American Training Center
    More details about Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology at North American Training Center
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,477
    Length
    24 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $33,900
    price
    $11,700

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, Bakersfield · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,406
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,025
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,406

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    HVAC & Refrigeration

    San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino

    Prerequisite courses

    San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,426
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration at San Bernardino Valley College
    More details about HVAC & Refrigeration at San Bernardino Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    128 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,715
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,426

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, Modesto · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,188
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 at DeHart Technical School
    More details about Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,585
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,188

How to pay for HVAC training in California

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in California

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

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.56

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

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

Where the California HVAC program numbers come from

Which California HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs California approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How California HVAC program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some HVAC programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs