North Idaho College
Coeur D Alene, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Atc Diesel Technology
- Itc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 230Accredited (regional)
VA-approved diesel mechanic programs in Idaho
- Page last updated October 24, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Diesel mechanic training in Idaho is spread across 7 cities, with Nampa the largest at 2 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 8 diesel mechanic training locations in Idaho with 12 approved programs: 6 with school programs and 2 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]
8 locations, by city
VA profile for North Idaho College (opens VA Comparison Tool)
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Atc Heavy Duty Diesel Technology
- Atc Light Duty Diesel Technology
- Itc Heavy Duty Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 46Accredited (regional)
Kenworth Sales Company-Jerome
Jerome, ID
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston
Lewiston, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Atc Diesel Technology
- Itc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 160Accredited (regional)
Brown Bus Company
Nampa, ID
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Technician
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Atc Heavy Duty Truck Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 441Accredited (regional)
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Atc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 455Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
VA-approved
School program Public
- Itc Diesel Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 141Accredited (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 Idaho?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 12 approved programs at 8 locations in Idaho as of October 24, 2026. That's about 1% of the 612 diesel mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 6 public colleges and technical schools, 2 employers and apprenticeship sponsors.
Which cities in Idaho have diesel mechanic programs?
By number of locations: Nampa (2), Coeur D Alene (1), Idaho Falls (1), Jerome (1), Lewiston (1), Pocatello (1) and 1 more city.
Are there paid diesel mechanic apprenticeships in Idaho that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 2 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Idaho (2 programs); 1 of them is 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 Idaho
- Welding
- HVAC/R
- Electrician
- Plumbing / Pipefitting
- 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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