VA-approved diesel mechanic programs in Washington
Page last updated October 24, 2026
VA data retrieved October 24, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
Diesel mechanic training in Washington is spread across 13 cities, with Seattle the largest at 3 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 15 diesel mechanic training locations in Washington with 20 approved programs: 8 with school programs and 7 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training. 1 has a VA caution flag.
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]
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 56Accredited (regional)
GI Bill students (all programs): 62Accredited (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 Washington?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 20 approved programs at 15 locations in Washington as of October 24, 2026. That's about 2% of the 612 diesel mechanic locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 7 public colleges and technical schools, 7 employers and apprenticeship sponsors, 1 private nonprofit school.
Are there paid diesel mechanic apprenticeships in Washington that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 7 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Washington (7 programs); 7 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.
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