IWCC HVAC/R Technology Diploma — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Council Bluffs)

About This Opportunity

Iowa Western Community College's HVAC/R Technology Diploma is the primary trades credential for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration careers for Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa residents. This program is specifically designed for people who live on the Iowa side of the metro and want a shorter, more affordable path to HVAC/R employment than a four-year degree. The diploma is 42 credits, completed in three terms (two full semesters plus a summer term). Upon completion, you also earn the HVAC/R Maintenance Certificate, which can be earned as a standalone credential if you complete the certificate portion first. HVAC/R technicians are in severe shortage in this metro — the region is projected to need over 5,000 HVAC workers through the near term, and every new building, hospital expansion, and industrial facility requires HVAC installation and ongoing service. Iowa residents at IWCC pay $214 per credit hour — the total program cost is approximately $9,000 in tuition before financial aid. Iowa residents with financial need may qualify for Iowa's Education 2 Employment (E2E) program, which can reduce or eliminate tuition entirely. This is one of the most cost-effective paths to a skilled trade career available to Council Bluffs residents. Contact IWCC admissions at 712-325-3277 or admissions@iwcc.edu.

Who Can Apply

Iowa residents (Council Bluffs/Pottawattamie County and Southwest Iowa): in-district/in-state rate $214/credit. Nebraska/Omaha residents: $219/credit. FAFSA and Iowa financial aid (including Iowa E2E free tuition program) available for eligible Iowa residents. High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required. Contact IWCC admissions: 712-325-3277 or 1-800-432-5852 or admissions@iwcc.edu.