University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Power Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 1,041Accredited (regional)
VA-approved diesel mechanic programs in Alaska
- Page last updated October 24, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Palmer accounts for 2 of the 5 diesel mechanic locations in Alaska. The others are spread across 3 other cities.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 5 diesel mechanic training locations in Alaska with 5 approved programs: 4 with school programs and 1 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
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]
5 locations, by city
VA profile for University of Alaska Anchorage (opens VA Comparison Tool)
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Heavy Equipment
GI Bill students (all programs): 607Accredited (regional)
Alaska Operating Engineers Jac
Palmer, AK
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
Northern Industrial Training
Palmer, AK
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Heavy Duty Mechanics Level One M304
GI Bill students (all programs): 39Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Seward, AK
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 14Accredited (national)
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 24, 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 diesel mechanic programs are in Alaska?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 5 approved programs at 5 locations in Alaska as of October 24, 2026. That's about 1% of the 612 diesel mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 3 public colleges and technical schools, 1 employer or apprenticeship sponsor, 1 for-profit school.
Which cities in Alaska have diesel mechanic programs?
By number of locations: Palmer (2), Anchorage (1), Fairbanks (1), Seward (1).
Are there paid diesel mechanic apprenticeships in Alaska that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 1 location offers VA-approved on-the-job training in Alaska (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]
Other trades in Alaska
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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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