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Financing & Scholarships

Explore workforce grants, welding scholarships, and loan options to help pay for school.

Workforce Development Grants (WIOA & P2E)

You may qualify for workforce funding through your local county’s employment or job training office.

Programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and P2E (Prison to Employment) can help cover the cost of approved vocational training, including welding programs.

These grants are designed to support individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to re-enter the workforce.

Funding may be available in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

Contact your local office to learn about eligibility and how to get started.

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AWS Welding Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities from the American Welding Society’s Los Angeles and Inland Empire Section. Awards range from $1,000 to $1,250 and support welders pursuing training or certification. 

More Trade Scholarships

Discover additional scholarships for students pursuing skilled trades. These programs support future welders, fabricators, and manufacturing professionals with awards available throughout the year. Click any image to learn more or apply.

Bring Back the Trades awards one scholarship per month during the school year to an eligible student.
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs provides scholarships twice each year to students pursuing degrees or certifications that will lead to manufacturing careers.
Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship Program is the first of its kind within the aerospace and defense industry and awards up to $6,600 to as many as 150 recipients each year.
The Rock the Trades™ Scholarship Program empowers the dreams of those pursuing careers in the skilled industrial trades across the United States
The Work Ethic Scholarship Program is about recognizing people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.

Serving Those Who Served

California Welding Institute is proud to support our military veterans and their families. Eligible students may be able to use GI Bill education benefits to help cover the cost of training.

Our admissions team can assist with questions, eligibility guidance, and VA funding next steps.

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Additional Funding Options

Explore additional funding sources that may help cover the cost of training, including state vocational programs and military education benefits. Contact our admissions team to confirm eligibility and next steps.

Temecula Branch 27699 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 312 Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 693-4451
Workman’s Compensation (SJDB) vouchers are accepted for eligible students. If you have an approved retraining voucher through a California workers’ comp claim, contact our admissions team for assistance.
GI Bill benefits may be available for eligible military veterans. If you plan to use VA education funding, contact our admissions team for guidance on next steps.

Personal Loan Options

Some students choose to explore personal financing through third-party lenders like Experian, PayPal Credit, or Lendmark Financial Services. These options are not affiliated with our school but may help cover training costs. Be sure to review terms carefully before applying.

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Grants for Native American Students

Grants for Native American Students

The California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CIMC) provides employment and training services to eligible Native Americans through programs funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

CIMC supports the educational and economic advancement of recognized tribes, tribal groups, and Native American communities across California.

Contact your local CIMC office to learn about available grant opportunities.

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.