Frequently Asked Questions

Students who attend Southwest Tech pay tuition based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled each month. Tuition for most programs is $95.00 per credit hour. Tuition for the Commercial Driver’s License Class A program is $295.00 per credit hour. Adult students also pay all applicable fees.

High school students do not pay tuition; however, the majority of courses require students to pay applicable fees. Fees may include the cost of:

• Study guides and books
• Consumable supplies
• Specialized clothing
• Equipment and tools

When the Utah State Legislature created the eight Utah technical colleges, they mandated that the colleges provide low-cost training to adults and not charge tuition to high school students. The State of Utah generous provides funding to the technical colleges to enable them to keep costs low for students.

Yes! Southwest Tech is able to offer financial aid through funds to those who qualify through the Federal Government’s Pell Grant program. Please keep in mind that federal financial aid is limited to eligible programs. Southwest Tech also has a scholarship program and considers applications monthly. Some students receive tuition assistance through the Deseret Industries, Department of Workforce Services, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Vocational Rehabilitation, or the Veterans Administration. Click here for financial aid resources.

Certainly! Just drop by our main campus located at 757 W 800 S, Cedar City, UT. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

To become a student and sign up for courses, click here and follow the steps of our Enrollment Checklist.

If you are interested in short community courses, click here.

No. A high school diploma is not an admissions requirement.

We have a Testing Center located on our campus, and provide a variety of tests including GED testing! Click Here to visit our Testing Center page.

Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

The length of time to complete training is completely dependent on the program chosen. In many programs, the length of training depends on the student’s own flexibility and pace based on the open-entry, competency-based format.

At Southwest Tech, we pride ourselves in helping graduates get jobs in the fields they trained for. While we cannot guarantee employment after completing a program, we have a great record of job placement due to our strong industry partnerships.

High school students are allowed to take technical education courses from Southwest Tech as part of their high school program. Students come from many of the regional high schools to attend college classes.

Many of the programs at Southwest Tech do not operate on a traditional semester-based schedule. The open-entry format allows students to start a program with more flexibility. Open-entry programs have start dates almost every month of the year.

Our competency-based curriculums are set up to teach students a set of skills and then test for mastery on those skills with an instructor. When mastery of the skill has been proven, the student moves on to the next course.

As part of the Utah System of Higher Education, Southwest Tech is responsible for providing applied technology education that results in appropriate licensing, certification, or skill training to qualify students for specific employment. Southwest Tech offers a broad range of long-term and short-term certificate training.

Southwest Tech offers year-round schedules, flexible lab and classroom hours, and a large selection of courses and programs. Our programs are affordable, local and we support high school and adult students in exploring and developing marketable skills. We pride ourselves on providing authentic, hands-on experiences and connecting our graduates with fulfilling careers in technical fields.

Southwest Technical College works closely with Southern Utah University, and has fostered a unique dual enrollment agreement with them. As a result, many course credits at Southwest Tech will count towards an SUU degree. For more information on this dual enrollment partnership, click here.

In addition, Snow College’s “TechConnect” program provides transfer credits for courses completed at Southwest Tech. Click here to read more about how TechConnect can further your educational goals.

High school students can receive high school credit upon successful completion of most courses taken at Southwest Tech.

More information for transfer students between programs within the College and transferring from other institutions is available at this LINK.

Southwest Tech awards certificates, but does not currently award traditional degrees.

Yes! Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:

COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone (local): 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790
council.org

Enrolling as a graduated/graduating high school student is easy! Just call us at 435-586-2899 and talk to our enrollment technicians, click HERE to fill out an application, or Check our GET STARTED webpage.