Filing Your Trade School Application

So you've decided to take the reins and pursue a formal education in a rewarding vocational field.  Way to go!  Hopefully, you have had the chance to gather information about some trade schools listed on our site.  If not, before diving too deep into the application process we would recommend that you start by visiting our trade school search page to help you find the school that best fits your needs.  Our search feature will allow you to quickly find the schools that meet your criteria and to request information, including application information. 

Once you've found a few particular schools that you are interested in, then it's time to start assembling the details necessary to fill out your applications and pave the way towards a fulfilling career.  What information will you need to start applying to schools?  When are applications due?  The answers to these questions are varied, depending on the program you choose.  One important task to accomplish early is to order your high school transcript and transcripts from any post-secondary schools you've attended.  Additionally, different program applications will ask somewhat similar questions regarding basic information about you and your parents.  For a comprehensive outline stating exactly what to expect when filling out your applications, including particulars about financial aid, visit our general application guide.

Furthermore, if you're still curious about what an application looks like, check out the example below.  The National Aviation Academy, or NAA, is based in Florida and New England and offers programs such as the Airframe and Powerplant Program and the Aviation Maintenance Certification Program.  After browsing the following application page, you'll see that it's quick, easy, and painless to start down an exciting new path towards becoming a certified professional.

Example application: http://www.naa.edu/downloads/Form_E-Application_rev2-8-06.pdf