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HVAC training in New York

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

13 schools offer these HVAC programs, and New York 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 New York, 12 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 16 programs

How much does HVAC training cost in New York?

$1,010 to $6,600

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $659 to $17,970

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
11 to 33 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 New York may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in New York?

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

HVAC training in Albany, Kingston, Olean and other New York cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 16 HVAC training programs in New York approved for funding

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16 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Certification

    Ulster County Boces, Port Ewen

    No diploma needed

    Ulster County Boces, Port Ewen · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Air Conditioning Certification at Ulster County Boces
    More details about Air Conditioning Certification at Ulster County Boces
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,464
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $37,900
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Fundamentals I

    Jamestown Community College - Cattaraugus Campus, Olean

    No diploma needed

    Jamestown Community College - Cattaraugus Campus, Olean · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,975
    Program website, HVAC Fundamentals I at Jamestown Community College - Cattaraugus Campus
    More details about HVAC Fundamentals I at Jamestown Community College - Cattaraugus Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,975

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac/R

    Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces, Liverpool

    No diploma needed

    Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces, Liverpool · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,803
    Program website, Hvac/R at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces
    More details about Hvac/R at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,803

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    Orange-Ulster Boces-Adult Educational Services, Goshen

    No diploma needed

    Orange-Ulster Boces-Adult Educational Services, Goshen · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$659
    Program website, Advanced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Orange-Ulster Boces-Adult Educational Services
    More details about Advanced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Orange-Ulster Boces-Adult Educational Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $659

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC

    Hudson Valley Community College, Troy

    No diploma needed

    Hudson Valley Community College, Troy · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$778
    Program website, Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC at Hudson Valley Community College
    More details about Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC at Hudson Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $778

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Training

    Alfred State College, Alfred

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alfred State College, Alfred · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$950
    School website, HVAC Training at Alfred State College
    More details about HVAC Training at Alfred State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $950

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating & AC Control Systems

    Hudson Valley Community College, Troy

    No diploma needed

    Hudson Valley Community College, Troy · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,010
    Program website, Heating & AC Control Systems at Hudson Valley Community College
    More details about Heating & AC Control Systems at Hudson Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,010

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVACC II: Heating and Ventilation

    St. Lawrence-Lewis Co. Boces Adult Education, Canton

    No diploma needed

    St. Lawrence-Lewis Co. Boces Adult Education, Canton · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,177
    Program website, HVACC II: Heating and Ventilation at St. Lawrence-Lewis Co. Boces Adult Education
    More details about HVACC II: Heating and Ventilation at St. Lawrence-Lewis Co. Boces Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,177

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1

    Board Of Cooperative Educational Services Firt Supv Dist Personnel Dept, Bellport

    No diploma needed

    Board Of Cooperative Educational Services Firt Supv Dist Personnel Dept, Bellport · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,650
    Program website, HVAC - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 at Board Of Cooperative Educational Services Firt Supv Dist Personnel Dept
    More details about HVAC - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 at Board Of Cooperative Educational Services Firt Supv Dist Personnel Dept
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,650

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation A/C & Refrigeration (HVAC)

    Greater Southern Tier (Gst) Boces (Elmira), Elmira

    No diploma needed

    Greater Southern Tier (Gst) Boces (Elmira), Elmira · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,900
    Program website, Heating Ventilation A/C & Refrigeration (HVAC) at Greater Southern Tier (Gst) Boces (Elmira)
    More details about Heating Ventilation A/C & Refrigeration (HVAC) at Greater Southern Tier (Gst) Boces (Elmira)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,900

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

    Capital Region Boces, Albany

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Capital Region Boces, Albany · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at Capital Region Boces
    More details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at Capital Region Boces
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,600

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hvac/R

    Capital Region Boces, Albany

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Capital Region Boces, Albany · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    Program website, Hvac/R at Capital Region Boces
    More details about Hvac/R at Capital Region Boces
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,600

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation AirConditioning & Refrigeration

    Ocm Boces Adult Education, Cortland

    No diploma needed

    Ocm Boces Adult Education, Cortland · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,300
    Program website, Heating Ventilation AirConditioning & Refrigeration at Ocm Boces Adult Education
    More details about Heating Ventilation AirConditioning & Refrigeration at Ocm Boces Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,300

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

    Erie Institute Of Technology, Erie, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Erie Institute Of Technology, Erie, PA · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside New York; New York approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,970
    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology
    More details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology at Erie Institute Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,970

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac/R

    Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Spencerport

    No diploma needed

    Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Spencerport · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Hvac/R at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
    More details about Hvac/R at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Oil Heat Technician

    Ulster County Boces, Port Ewen

    No diploma needed

    Ulster County Boces, Port Ewen · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Oil Heat Technician at Ulster County Boces
    More details about Oil Heat Technician at Ulster County Boces
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in New York

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in New York

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 New York HVAC program numbers come from

Which New York HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs New York 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 New York offers.

How New York 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.

How reliable are the New York figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New York among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in New York

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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
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns