Western Nevada College-Carson City Nv
Carson City, NV
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Condition
GI Bill students (all programs): 114Accredited (regional)
VA-approved HVAC programs in Nevada
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Las Vegas accounts for 5 of the 8 HVAC locations in Nevada. The others are spread across 3 other cities.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 8 HVAC training locations in Nevada with 12 approved programs: 7 with school programs and 1 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training. 1 has a VA caution flag.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
8 locations, by city
VA profile for Western Nevada College-Carson City Nv (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Advanced Training Institute
Las Vegas, NV
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- HVAC-Cr Technologies
VA caution flag: School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring. The Department of Education has placed this school on Heightened Cash Monitoring because of financial or federal compliance issues. Learn more about Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students (all programs): 148Accredited (national)
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ca Air Conditioning Tech-Central Plant
- Ca Air Conditioning Tech-Critical Sys
- Ca Air Conditioning Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1,587Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
National Technical Institute
Las Vegas, NV
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Certified HVAC-R Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 109Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVAC Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 253Accredited (hybrid)
Quality Training Centers
Las Vegas, NV
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
- Refrigeration Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 17Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Truckee Meadows Community College-Reno Nv
Reno, NV
VA-approved
School program Public
- Coa Air Conditioning Technology
- Coa HVAC R
GI Bill students (all programs): 443Accredited (regional)
Plumbers and Pipefitters Jac
Sparks, NV
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Service Maintenance Refrigeration and AC
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved HVAC programs are in Nevada?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 12 approved programs at 8 locations in Nevada as of October 23, 2026. That's about 0% of the 1,767 HVAC locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 4 for-profit schools, 3 public colleges and technical schools, 1 employer or apprenticeship sponsor.
Which cities in Nevada have HVAC programs?
By number of locations: Las Vegas (5), Carson City (1), Reno (1), Sparks (1).
Are there paid HVAC apprenticeships in Nevada that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 1 location offers VA-approved on-the-job training in Nevada (1 program); it's a registered apprenticeship. With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you're paid wages plus a monthly housing payment that steps down every six months.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Do any HVAC schools in Nevada have VA caution flags?
Yes. 1 location has a VA caution flag. Each flag is shown on its listing in VA's wording. Read it before you enroll.
Other trades in Nevada
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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