Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms-3 Alexandria
Alexandria, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
VA-approved diesel mechanic programs in Indiana
- Page last updated October 24, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Most diesel mechanic training in Indiana approved for the GI Bill® is on the job: 15 of the 28 locations are employers or sponsors offering apprenticeship or OJT, so you can earn wages while you train.
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 28 diesel mechanic training locations in Indiana with 39 approved programs: 13 with school programs and 15 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]
28 locations, by city
VA profile for Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms-3 Alexandria (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Air Products and Chemicals INC
Butler, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-East Chicago
East Chicago, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Light Duty Diesel Vechicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 44Accredited
Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms 12-Elkhart
Elkhart, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Indiana National Guard in Map-Fms 6 Evansville
Evansville, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Electronic Controls Ct
- Diesel Heavy Truck Technology Tc
- Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 82Accredited
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne North
Fort Wayne, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ct Diesel Electronic Controls
- Ct Light Duty Diesel Vehicle
- Tc Diesel Heavy Truck Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 154Accredited
Ivy Tech Community College-Gary
Gary, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ct Light Duty Diesel Vehicle
GI Bill students (all programs): 37Accredited
Indiana National Guard Inmap-Stout Field
Indianapolis, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Electronic Controls Ct
- Diesel Heavy Truck Technology Tc
- Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 465Accredited (regional)
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Diesel Truck Service Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 118Accredited (national)
Palmer Trucks Kenworth of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Technician
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Sodrel Truck Lines
Indianapolis, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Sodrel Truck Lines-Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ct Diesel Electronic Controls
GI Bill students (all programs): 71Accredited
Inmap Fms 14 Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 134Accredited
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrence
Lawrence, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ct Diesel Electronic Controls
- Ct Light Duty Diesel Vehicle
- Tc Diesel Heavy Truck Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 49Accredited (regional)
Operating Engineers Local 181 Apprenticeship and Training Program
Lynnville, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms-15 Marion
Marion, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms-5 Richmond
Richmond, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Richmond, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Heavy Truck Technology Ct
- Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 43Accredited
General Motors Gm Truck Group-Fort Wayne Assembly
Roanoke, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Truck Repair
Indiana National Guard Inmap Fms 8-Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Diesel Mechanic
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Electronic Controls Ct
- Diesel Heavy Truck Technology Tc
- Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Ct
GI Bill students (all programs): 102Accredited
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841 Appr Training Trust
Universal, IN
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Diesel Service Technology Cg
GI Bill students (all programs): 128Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Ivy Tech Community College-Kosciusko County
Warsaw, IN
VA-approved
School program Public
- Ct Diesel Electronic Controls
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited
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 Indiana?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 39 approved programs at 28 locations in Indiana as of October 24, 2026. That's about 5% of the 612 diesel mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 15 employers and apprenticeship sponsors, 12 public colleges and technical schools, 1 for-profit school.
Which cities in Indiana have diesel mechanic programs?
By number of locations: Indianapolis (5), Fort Wayne (2), Lafayette (2), Richmond (2), Terre Haute (2), Alexandria (1) and 14 more cities.
Are there paid diesel mechanic apprenticeships in Indiana that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 15 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Indiana (15 programs); 15 of them are registered apprenticeships. 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 Indiana
- Welding
- HVAC/R
- Electrician
- Plumbing / Pipefitting
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- 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.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.