Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 228Accredited (regional)
VA-approved diesel mechanic programs in Arkansas
- Page last updated October 24, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Diesel mechanic training in Arkansas is spread across 18 cities, with no more than one location in any city.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 18 diesel mechanic training locations in Arkansas with 32 approved programs: 14 with school programs and 4 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]
18 locations, by city
VA profile for Arkansas State University-Beebe (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Cabot Outdoors
Cabot, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Dequeen, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Tc Automotive and Diesel Service Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 18Accredited (regional)
South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Maintenance
- Medium-Heavy Truck Diesel Service Tec
GI Bill students (all programs): 27Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 20Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Technology Tc
GI Bill students (all programs): 240Accredited (regional)
Field Maintenance Supply #6
Hazen, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology-Brake Power Train
- Cp Diesel Technology-Chassis Systems
- Cp Diesel Technology-Electrical Systems
- Cp Diesel Technology-Engine Systems
- Tc Diesel Technology-Advanced
- Tc Diesel Technology-Basic
GI Bill students (all programs): 14Accredited (regional)
Field Maintenance Supply #1
Jonesboro, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 36Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Tc Automotive Diesel Mechanics
GI Bill students (all programs): 26Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Technology and Transportation
GI Bill students (all programs): 86Accredited (regional)
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University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
Morrilton, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 65Accredited (regional)
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Truck Service and Maintenance
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 34Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Diesel Technology
- Tc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 327Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Dipl-Diesel Truck Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 23Accredited (national)
Peterbilt of Fort Smith
Van Buren, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Automotive Diesel Engine Technician
- Cp Automotive and Diesel Maintenance
- Tc Auto-Diesel Maintenance
GI Bill students (all programs): 20Accredited (regional)
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 Arkansas?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 32 approved programs at 18 locations in Arkansas as of October 24, 2026. That's about 3% of the 612 diesel mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 14 public colleges and technical schools, 4 employers and apprenticeship sponsors.
Which cities in Arkansas have diesel mechanic programs?
By number of locations: Beebe (1), Cabot (1), Dequeen (1), El Dorado (1), Forrest City (1), Fort Smith (1) and 12 more cities.
Are there paid diesel mechanic apprenticeships in Arkansas that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 4 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Arkansas (4 programs). 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 Arkansas
- Welding
- HVAC/R
- Electrician
- Plumbing / Pipefitting
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Barber & Cosmetology
- Truck Driving / CDL
- Apprenticeships
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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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