Maximize Your Education ROI with Butler Tech
Get career-ready fast with Butler Tech Adult Education. Our accredited training programs deliver industry-recognized credentials in less time and at a lower cost than traditional colleges. Butler Tech is your direct path to in-demand careers in healthcare, skilled trades, public safety, and more.
Financial Aid
Find financial aid, grants, and scholarships to help cover your Butler Tech tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses.
Federal financial aid can be used for programs over 600 hours.
- Butler Tech School Code 015492
Understand Your Cost of Attendance
Review the Cost of Attendance (COA) for your chosen program. The COA includes direct costs—such as tuition, fees, and required supplies—and estimated indirect costs, like housing, transportation, and personal living expenses. This total estimate helps you plan your budget, compare costs, and explore available financial aid options.
Financial Aid
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Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), complete Entrance Counseling, a Master Promissory Note and Exit Counseling at studentaid.gov.
- Use the Butler Tech school code 015492.
The programs over 600 hours listed below can use federal financial aid funds:
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- Medical Billing and Coding
- HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Industrial Welding
- Fire Rescue Academy
- Paramedic
- Basic Police Academy
- LPN to RN Bridge Program
Once you’ve completed your FAFSA form or need assistance, contact us at 513-645-8200 to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Coordinator. Every new student is encouraged to schedule a financial aid advising appointment during enrollment.
Federal financial aid opportunities include Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and PLUS Loans.
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Butler Tech students can access financial assistance through many outside agencies:
- Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education has a Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP). If you are interested, you must submit paperwork and meet deadlines with ODHE. For more information, call 1-888-833-1133 or visit www.ohiohighered.org/nealp.
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA Grant) Career Connection (YOP)
Funding options may be available from these agencies for students who qualify. Contact your local Ohio Means Jobs office to see if you qualify for the WIOA grant that can provide either partial or total financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies for our programs.
- Easterseals
Easterseals provides services to students 16-24 years old, and Ohio Means Jobs manages the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Partial to total aid may be available to cover tuition, books and supplies. Contact your local Easterseals office to see if you qualify.
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Funding may be available from this local agency for students with physical, mental or emotional disabilities that present a handicap to employment. Partial to total aid may be available to cover tuition, books and supplies. Contact your local or area OOD office. Information is available at www.ood.ohio.gov.
- Students are encouraged to explore external scholarships offered by organizations outside of Butler Tech. Many of the opportunities listed below have been successfully used by past students to help cover tuition. Eligibility requirements and application processes vary by provider. For questions, please contact the organization directly. Details are subject to change year-to-year.HVAC/R and Industrial Welding – Women committed to a career in the construction industry in Tri-State areaCommercial Driver’s License TrainingSenior graduating from Career Technical high schoolCurrent Senior in High School who’s native or home language is not EnglishLicensed Practical Nursing studentFemale, US or Canadian citizen, who has had 24 consecutive months as a nonstudent and within 18 months of completing educational program.Email Oxford P.E.O. women’s philanthropic organization contacts emkiper@gmail.com and jaimiepribble@gmail.com for more information about applying.Children of Marine CorpAdult learners residing in Franklin, Madison Twp, Middletown, Monroe, or Trenton, OHHamilton Community Foundation Adult Scholarships
Adult learners residing in the greater Hamilton, Ohio area with financial need.Technical Trades, CDL, and LPN StudentsGraduating high school SeniorParamedic Students16-26 years of age on track to enroll at vocational-technical schoolWomen born outside the U.S.The Friends of Butler Tech Scholarship is available to students enrolled in any full-time program.
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Thank You for Your Service
Butler Tech proudly supports veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible military family members as they pursue career training. We are honored to help you use your VA Education Benefits to prepare for your next career.
VA-Approved Programs
The following Butler Tech Adult Education programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible VA Education Benefits:
- Basic Police Academy
- CDL Commercial Driver’s License (Class A & Class B)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Fire Rescue Academy
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Industrial Welding
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- LPN to RN Bridge
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Paramedic
- Phlebotomy
How to Use Your VA Education Benefits
To begin processing your VA Education Benefits at Butler Tech, complete the VA Checklist and submit the following documents to your financial aid contact:
- Completed VA Checklist
- DD-214
- Military Transcript
- Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy: Joint Services Transcript (JST)
- Air Force and Space Force: Air University Transcript
- Alternative transcript ordering: Parchment
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
First-Time VA Education Benefit Users
If you have never used your VA Education Benefits, you will need to:
- Apply for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- Submit your COE and required documents to Butler Tech.
The amount of your education benefits is determined by your length of military service and your VA benefit chapter listed on your Certificate of Eligibility.
If you plan to use federal financial aid in addition to your VA benefits, you should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Returning VA Education Benefit Users
If you have previously used your VA Education Benefits at another institution, complete the:
- VA Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
Selective Reserve Students
If you are using Selective Reserve (Chapter 1606) benefits, you will also need to submit:
- DD Form 2384 – Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
Your commanding officer can assist you with obtaining this form.
Payment Information
How your tuition is paid depends on your VA benefit chapter.
Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®)
Tuition is paid directly to Butler Tech by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you provide your Certificate of Eligibility before classes begin, you may be able to start your program without making full tuition payment upfront.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
Tuition is paid directly to Butler Tech. Before classes begin, Butler Tech must receive a Purchase Order (PO) from your VR&E counselor.
All Other VA Benefit Chapters
For all other benefit chapters, the VA pays benefits directly to the student. Students are responsible for paying Butler Tech and may:
- Pay out of pocket, or
- Apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA, if eligible.
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This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance — including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses — minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.