Tuition at the Tooele Technical College is among the lowest in the state at only $2.00 per hour for adult students. High School students attend Tooele Tech tuition-free. However, if you do not have the means to make tuition and fee payments, College staff can refer you to federal, state and private organizations which may be able to assist with the cost of your training.
FAFSA
Tooele Tech participates in Federal Financial Aid and offers Pell Grants for 17 of its programs (programs 600 hours and greater). The first place to start is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. For helpful videos click here.
You can find more information on the Leave of Absence, Return of Title IV and Satisfactory Academic Progress policies on the Financial Aid Policy web page.
Scholarships and Additional Funding Opportunities
Tooele Tech offers a one-time $500 needs-based scholarship for those programs not eligible for a Pell Grant (programs 599 hours and less). This scholarship is open to all adult students and covers all programs. Determination is based on household income and size following the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines. Students selected for a scholarship will be notified by mail. Selections occur within two weeks of submission.
Tooele Tech students who have just graduated from high school are eligible to receive the Bridge Scholarship. This scholarship covers tuition and program fees up to 3 months following high school graduation.
For additional resources, Tooele Tech has compiled a list of funding opportunities to assist you in your education. Some of these opportunities include: national and local scholarships, private student loans options, etc.
Click here for more information.
Referring Agencies and Organizations
Tooele Tech works closely with several government agencies and private organizations to help individuals obtain the training they need to qualify for employment. Some of those organizations include the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Vocational Rehabilitation, Deseret Industries and the WIOA Youth Program. You may wish to work with one or more of these organizations directly as you arrange financing for your training program at TATC. Contact Student Services for more information.
Veterans
Training programs offered by Tooele Tech are approved for veterans. The student services assistants can help answer questions about programs and offerings.
The Veteran Services Coordinator is the certifying agent, and can be reached at 435-248-1844. To determine your eligibility, students should contact the Veterans Administration Office at www.gibill.va.gov or 1-888-GIBILL-1 OR 1-888-442-4551. The Veteran Services Coordinator can assist with working through the process.
The College fully complies with Executive Order 13607 – Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family members.
For more information:
- Call Joe Mena at (435) 248-1844
- Visit our office at 88 South Tooele Blvd., Tooele
- Click the link to our Veteran Services page