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HVAC training in Nebraska

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

6 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 1 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

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How much does HVAC training cost in Nebraska?

$1,856 to $6,944

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $1,284 to $9,240

Finished the program
72%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $42,700
Length
16 to 45 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 Nebraska?

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

HVAC training in North Platte, Sioux City, Lincoln and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 13 HVAC training programs in Nebraska approved for funding

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13 programs

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$8,640
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,675
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,745
    Students counted
    97
    a year, estimated
    $42,700
    price
    $8,640

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,272
    School website, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    8%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,752
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,894
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $39,000
    price
    $7,272

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,434
    School website, Heating - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Heating - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,434

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technology - Diploma

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$47,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,240
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
    More details about HVAC/R Technology - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,885
    Length
    40 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,331
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $47,500
    price
    $9,240

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,636
    Program website, Air Conditioning - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    9%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,752
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $39,000
    price
    $3,636

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$75,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,944
    Program website, Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    More details about Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,742
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    39
    a year, estimated
    $75,000
    price
    $6,944

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,600
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma at Southeast Community College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,985
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,600

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Refrigeration - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220
    More details about HVAC - Refrigeration - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,762
    Length
    45 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $27,000
    price
    $5,220

  • RefrigerationIn personPrerequisite courses

    Basic Refrigeration - Certificate

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    Prerequisite courses

    Central Community College, Grand Island · Refrigeration · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$51,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,284
    Program website, Basic Refrigeration - Certificate at Central Community College
    More details about Basic Refrigeration - Certificate at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,899
    Length
    15 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $51,600
    price
    $1,284

  • HVAC technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification

    Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute), Online, based in Fort Collins, CO

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute), Online, based in Fort Collins, CO · HVAC technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,539
    Program website, HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification at Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)
    More details about HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification at Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,014
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,539

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Heat Pump - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,740
    More details about HVAC - Heat Pump - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,740

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Air Conditioning - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,856
    More details about HVAC - Air Conditioning - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    116 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,856

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Furnace - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,856
    More details about HVAC - Furnace - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,856

How to pay for HVAC training in Nebraska

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Nebraska

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 Nebraska HVAC program numbers come from

Which Nebraska HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Nebraska 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 Nebraska offers.

How Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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