Universal Technical Institute INC-Arizona
Avondale, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVACR Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 537Accredited (national)
VA-approved HVAC programs in Arizona
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
HVAC training in Arizona is spread across 16 cities, with Phoenix the largest at 9 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 27 HVAC training locations in Arizona with 37 approved programs: 22 with school programs and 5 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]
27 locations, by city
VA profile for Universal Technical Institute INC-Arizona (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVACR-Level 1 Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 77Accredited (regional)
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVAC and Basic Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 77Accredited
Western Maricopa Education Center
Glendale, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC-R
GI Bill students (all programs): 33Accredited
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cas Itt-HVAC
- Cp Itt-HVAC
GI Bill students (all programs): 50Accredited (regional)
Mohave College
Kingman, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC-Installer
- HVAC-R Light Commercial
- HVAC-R Technican
- Refrigeration Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 155Accredited (regional)
Trane Technologies-Litchfield Park
Litchfield Park, AZ
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Service Technician
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVACR
GI Bill students (all programs): 7Accredited (national)
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- Automotive HVAC Systems
- HVAC Residential Services
GI Bill students (all programs): 648Accredited (regional)
Uei College Mesa
Mesa, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
VA caution flag
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
VA caution flag: A Settlement Agreement Has Been Reached with the United States Government
GI Bill students (all programs): 1Accredited
Better Tech Institute
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVAC Technician
Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC Comm Installation Service Tech
- HVACR Residential Service
GI Bill students (all programs): 142Accredited (regional)
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Gateway Community College-Central City Campus
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC Resident Installation and Svc Tech
GI Bill students (all programs): 26Accredited
Individual employer (name withheld)
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC-R
San Joaquin Valley College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVAC and Refrigeration
Accredited
Service Education LLC Dba National Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Entry Level Commerical Refrigeration
- Entry Level HVAC-I Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 45Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)
Tulsa Welding School
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Refrigeration Technologies
GI Bill students (all programs): 282Accredited (national)
Uei College Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
GI Bill students (all programs): 71AccreditedStudent complaints in VA data: 1
Vocational Training Institute
Phoenix, AZ
VA-approved
School program For-profit
- HVAC-R Entry Level Technician Training
GI Bill students (all programs): 580Not accredited (accreditation is not required for VA approval of many trade programs)Student complaints in VA data: 2
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC Installation Maintenance Technician
GI Bill students (all programs): 276Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC
- Refr HVAC Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 402Accredited (regional)
Maricopa Cc District M&o Crafts Program
Tempe, AZ
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Heating & A/C Installer - Servicer
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- Advanced HVAC-R Technology
- HVAC-R
GI Bill students (all programs): 52Accredited (regional)
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Tonopah, AZ
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Refrigeration Mechanic
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC-R Technician
Accredited (regional)
Nestle Waddell
Waddell, AZ
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
VA-approved
School program Public
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Heating Vent and Air Condition Helper 1
GI Bill students (all programs): 337Accredited (regional)
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 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 HVAC programs are in Arizona?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 37 approved programs at 27 locations in Arizona as of October 23, 2026. That's about 2% of the 1,767 HVAC locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 13 public colleges and technical schools, 9 for-profit schools, 5 employers and apprenticeship sponsors.
Which cities in Arizona have HVAC programs?
By number of locations: Phoenix (9), Mesa (3), Glendale (2), Avondale (1), Flagstaff (1), Holbrook (1) and 10 more cities.
Are there paid HVAC apprenticeships in Arizona that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 5 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Arizona (5 programs); 5 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]
Do any HVAC schools in Arizona have VA caution flags?
Yes. 1 location has a VA caution flag. Each flag is shown on its listing in VA's wording. Read it before you enroll.
Other trades in Arizona
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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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