Financial Aid & Scholarships for Welder Training

Private Student Loans

Though continuing education students are not eligible to borrow Federal Direct Loans, they are eligible to borrow many private student loans. You may borrow private loans from any lender you choose that will cover continuing education (noncredit) courses.
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Borrowing costs vary between programs and institutions. You will need to investigate the costs and choose the program that is right for you.
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​FINAID.org offers a loan analyzer that helps students compare borrowing costs from an extensive list of private loan companies.

financial assistance

If you require financial assistance, there are several options available to you based on eligibility. Our partners at AACC can assist you with additional information. 

WELDING SCHOLARSHIPS

We're always excited to share any financial aid or scholarship opportunities for those looking to forge a path in the skilled trades! ​The extensive list below is a selection of opportunities available throughout the year and repeat annually, but to ​get first dibs on opportunities delivered straight to your inbox, either sign up for our Free and Discounted Welding Classes Mailing List or check out the "Financial Aid & Scholarships" category over on our blog!
Earlbeck established this memorial scholarship as a tribute to Eileen. Applications are open from April 1st to May 23rd every year and awardees will receive free tuition for Fundamentals of Welding, Welding Blueprint, and an Intermediate (MIG/TIG/Stick) of their choice. By investing in your education and future, we hope to honor Eileen's memory and reflect the positive impact she had on so many lives!

key bridge trade scholarships

Open to Maryland residents looking for certification and apprenticeships in critical infrastructure trades, including welding! Once qualified, this program will present employment opportunities for skilled laborers working with contractors on key Maryland infrastructure projects. With rolling applications accepted, funds can be applied to the program at our Technical Center in Rosedale or at AACC's Clausen Center.

CCBC OPPORTUNITIES

CCBC often can assist with or cover the costs of your education if you are a resident of Baltimore County. Check CCBC's website below to see what current programs are available.

Mike Rowe Works 

Scholarship opportunities are also available through mikeroweWORKS Foundation. A million dollars in work ethic scholarships are available to hard working men and women to help train the next generation of skilled workers. 

Incumbent worker training program

Through the EARN Maryland grant, MD MEP is offering funds to offset the cost of training. Funding is reimbursement-based and can cover up to 50% of training cost with a cap of $10K per company/year.

AACC CEWD SCHOLARSHIPS

Through AACC, the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) awards scholarships to qualifying students. Scholarship funds may pay a certain amount of total tuition and fees for courses within approved certificate programs, as listed on the scholarship application.

Scholarships will be awarded as funds are available. Funds are limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.

AWS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is available through the American Welding Society to provide funds to students seeking welder training less than 2 years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder. ​

SPARKFORCE
​Scholarship

SparkForce, the FMA Foundation provides scholarships up to $2,000 for students pursuing a certificate or degree program that will lead to manufacturing careers.

WEDNETPA PROGRAM

WEDnetPA provides resources needed to train new employees or retrain existing workers. Training funds available up to $2,000 per eligible employee (not to exceed $100,000 per company).

Baltimore, MD

​​Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center (through AACC and CCBC)
​8204 Pulaski Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21237

Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM
Phone: (410) 687-8400
Fax: (410) 687-1394

AACC Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades

​Welder Training & Testing Center at AACC Campus
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

​Phone: (410) 687-8400
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Beltsville, MD

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
10792 Tucker St
Beltsville, MD 20705
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Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (301) 937-8884
​Fax: (301) 937-1811

York, PA

​Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center through Johnson College 
95 Aberdeen Rd
York, PA 17406
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Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (717) 916-6611
​Fax: (717) 764-1281

Scranton, PA

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
4961 Birney Ave
Scranton, PA 18507

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (570) 457-8954
Scranton, PA at Johnson College
​Welder Training & Testing Center at Johnson College Campus
3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508

​Phone: (410) 687-8400

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*Training Compliance Notice
Pennsylvania:
All welding courses offered in Pennsylvania are Johnson College Continuing Education programs delivered at Earlbeck’s York, PA facility under Johnson College’s licensure and academic oversight. Johnson College manages registration, tuition, refunds, and student records for Pennsylvania programs.

Maryland:
In Maryland, welding classes are offered to the public through Earlbeck’s instructional partnerships with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These programs are administered through the respective colleges, which oversee enrollment, academic standards, and student records.

Intermediate and Advanced welding classes offered through our college partnerships include certification testing as part of the course. Students must pass all required tests in accordance with AWS and ASME code standards to earn welder certification.