You can. You do not need a CDL to graduate, but you must have your Commercial Learner’s Permit by week 5 in order to graduate. We do however give you the training necessary to earn your Class A CDL, which is included in your tuition. You will learn the inspection as well as the driving of the truck. You will be scheduled for your test, and we will give you the resources needed to help you pass your test.

Yes we do. Our financial aid options are limited. We currently don’t take loans from places like Sallie Mae, as well as any government loans. We will however accept loans from credit unions and banks. One we highly recommend is the Utility Employment Credit Union. Someone who is EXTREMELY helpful there is Paula Simmons. Her number is 484-388-0615, and her email is psimmons@uecu.org. If you’d like to know if UECU could help you, Paula is a GREAT person to talk to.

There are also scholarship opportunities with the International Lineman’s rodeo, the Mike Rowe W.O.R.K.S. Foundation, Cobb EMC, and GreyStone Power. We have links available here: https://elitelineman.com/dev/cost-financial-aid/

Two ways. The first way is to hit the apply now button which you can find on the home page, and complete and pay for the application. The other way is only for folks who have filled out the “request catalog” form and haven’t yet applied. If you’ve done that then the only way to do an application is through a link in your email. Anyone who completes the “request catalog” form will have an application sent to them automatically.

The full price of combined tuition and fees is $17,500. This includes all tools and gear, certifications, shirts, and miscellaneous expenses of the program.

Yes. Through a company called DGW, our students are able to stay in either a house or an apartment. Housing is 5 minutes away from the campus. Housing costs $3020 for the entire 11 weeks.

The program is 432 contact hours, and takes place over 11 weeks. You will be in class from 7am-5pm Mon-Fri for the first 4 weeks, and the remaining 7 weeks on Mon-Thurs. Schedule is subject to change due to holidays and weather.

No. We are a pre-apprenticeship lineman training school. When you come here, we give you the training needed to get your foot in the door, and climb the ranks quicker than you would if you were to get hired off the street. It has become increasingly harder to get hired without any sort of training like this, so we want to put you in a good position to get hired. Students get hired into a variety of positions that can range from groundmen to apprentice. For context, you can expect to be an apprentice for anywhere from 3-6 years before actually becoming a lineman. Just think of us as the first step in the process of working in an amazing field!

Go to the faculty and staff page, scroll to the bottom, and fill out the form. Here’s the link: https://elitelineman.com/dev/faculty-and-staff/

You’re also more than welcome to call us and let us know you’re interested.