HVAC training in Idaho

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

5 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Idaho 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 Idaho, all 11 programs take students without a high school diploma.

All 11 are the same kind of program: HVAC technician.

See the 11 programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Idaho?

$2,590 to $3,700 is what most HVAC training programs in Idaho cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $2,440 to $8,100

In the typical program

Finished the program: 91%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Idaho's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated: Not reported; None of the 11 programs report it
Length: 31 to 66 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 Idaho may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Idaho?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most HVAC programs in Idaho cost $2,590 to $3,700. Prices on this page run from $2,440 to $8,100.

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

All 11 HVAC training programs in Idaho approved for WIOA funding

11 programs

HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship
College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
Idaho Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE, Idaho FallsHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,100
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,550
Students counted
392
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,100
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship at College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship Year 4
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 4 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship Year 4 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
217
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 4 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship
Idaho State University - Workforce Training
Pocatello
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Idaho State University - Workforce Training, PocatelloHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,440
Program website, HVAC Apprenticeship at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,590
Students counted
213
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,440
Program website, HVAC Apprenticeship at Idaho State University - Workforce Training
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC 1st year Apprenticeship
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, Post FallsHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,700
More details about HVAC 1st year Apprenticeship at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
153
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,700
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Appprentice
Workforce Training at LC State
Lewiston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Workforce Training at LC State, LewistonHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,250
Program website, HVAC Appprentice at Workforce Training at LC State
More details about HVAC Appprentice at Workforce Training at LC State
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,760
Students counted
135
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,250
Program website, HVAC Appprentice at Workforce Training at LC State
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC 2nd year Apprenticeship
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, Post FallsHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,700
More details about HVAC 2nd year Apprenticeship at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
100
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,700
HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed
HVAC 3rd year Apprenticeship
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, Post FallsHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,700
More details about HVAC 3rd year Apprenticeship at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
61
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,700
HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed
HVAC 4th year Apprenticeship
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls
Accredited school
No diploma needed
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, Post FallsHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,700
More details about HVAC 4th year Apprenticeship at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
43
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,700
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship Year 1
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 1 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship Year 1 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
635
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 1 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship Year 2
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 2 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship Year 2 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
366
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 2 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed
HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3
College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Nampa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Western Idaho - Workforce, NampaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
More details about HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
270
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,590
School website, HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3 at College of Western Idaho - Workforce

How to pay for HVAC training in Idaho

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Idaho

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 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.⁶⁷

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

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

Quick facts: HVAC training in Idaho

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 11th of 38
HVAC training programs here, against the typical state's 15: 11 vs 15

State comparisons use the same figures as the HVAC training 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).

HVAC training in Boise City, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls and other Idaho cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Idaho

How HVAC training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Idaho

Where the Idaho HVAC program numbers come from

Which Idaho HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Idaho 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).⁹ 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 Idaho offers.

How the prices and results of Idaho HVAC 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.

How reliable are the Idaho figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Idaho: its rates sit far below every other state's.

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HVAC training in Idaho

How much does HVAC training cost in Idaho?

Is there free HVAC training in Idaho?

All 11 HVAC training programs in Idaho approved for WIOA funding

HVAC Apprenticeship

HVAC Apprenticeship Year 4

HVAC Apprenticeship

HVAC 1st year Apprenticeship

HVAC Appprentice

HVAC 2nd year Apprenticeship

HVAC 3rd year Apprenticeship

HVAC 4th year Apprenticeship

HVAC Apprenticeship Year 1

HVAC Apprenticeship Year 2

HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3