Finance your education with Ascent

Western Welding Academy offers very competitive pricing compared to other welding school costs. In this growing economy, there is a huge demand for skilled welders.

At Western Welding Academy, we have the most talented and skilled instructors in the pipe welding industry.

We will give you the skills needed to weld pipe at a journeyman level better, faster and more affordably than any other school. We make it easy to see exactly what our welding school costs.

Why Ascent?

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Simple online application. Pre-approval in minutes. Applying does not affect credit score.

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Flexible terms and fixed interest rates for the length of your loan.

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Get better rates when you add a qualifying co-borrower to your application.

Ascent Student Loans for Welding School

Ascent is a private student loan provider that works directly with trade school students. Western Welding Academy partners with Ascent to give students a straightforward way to finance their welding education. You can apply online and get a credit decision in minutes.

Ascent offers two loan types. Cosigned loans let you apply with a creditworthy cosigner, which typically means lower interest rates and better terms. Independent loans are available for students who want to apply on their own without a cosigner, based on their academic progress and future earning potential.

Repayment options are flexible. Most students choose to defer full payments until after they complete their program and start working. With 94% of Western Welding Academy graduates hired within 90 days, most borrowers are earning before their first full payment is due.

Tuition at Western Welding Academy ranges from $17,050 for the 12-week Foundational Pipe Welder program to $35,800 for the 24-week Expert Pipe Welder program. Graduates earn an average tuition payback in 5 to 7 months, making the loan a short-term investment with long-term returns.

To find out if you qualify for an Ascent student loan, contact the financial aid team at Western Welding Academy. Call (307) 284-5313 or apply online today to get started.