Tuition

Apprenticeship tuition, inclusive of textbook, offered both bound or digitally, is $1,800 per year (billed $900/enrollment period). Please note the following:

• Tuition is contractually obligated at the time of application approval for new apprentices.

• Tuition is contractually obligated at the time of submitting the employer re-enrollment forms (for continuing apprentices).

• Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable within 21 days of the start date of the enrollment period and after the enrollment start date.

• Tuition is due no later than 7 days before the start date of the enrollment period.

Additional Fees

Additional fees may apply as follows:

• Apprentice applications received after enrollment period: $50 late fee

• Employer re-enrollment forms submitted past published deadline: $50 late fee

• Late tuition payments: $25 per apprentice for every 30 days past due

• Replacement of lost or damaged text book: $95

• 60 day extension to complete outstanding eLearning assignments: $300

IWTP Grant Opportunities for Employers

PHCCLA is pleased to assist employers with receiving reimbursement for the Apprenticeship Program enrollment fees through the Louisiana Incumbent Worker Training Program. The IWTP Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is designed to benefit business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized (off-the shelf) training. Employers are reimbursed for tuition and required textbooks and manuals once the training has been completed and proper documentation has been submitted to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). Learn more about qualifications and requirements of this grant opportunity.

Grant Opportunities for Apprentices

Grants for apprentices may be available through federal grants to assist with tuition and related costs. For more information, please view our Grant Resources page.

Apprentices are also encouraged to apply with their Local Workforce Development Board for potential financial assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.