Frequently Asked Questions

Most Popular Questions

About DTC

Delta Technical College (DTC) is an accredited trade school that provides hands-on career training designed to help students prepare for entry-level careers in skilled trades, healthcare, cosmetology, or trucking.

But we’re more than just a trade school.

At DTC, we believe learning a skill can change your life. That’s because we’ve seen it happen for more than 40,000 graduates. 

As a DTC student, you’re not just a number. From enrollment through graduation, you’ll have support from Admissions, Financial Aid, Instructors, Student Services, and even Job Placement Services. Our staff genuinely cares about helping you succeed — not just during your time in school, but also as alumni.

Our mission is simple: to help students build real skills that can lead to real, life-changing career opportunities.

DTC currently has two campus locations in Mississippi:

DTC does not offer dorms or on-campus housing. 

However, if you’re interested in finding short-term or local housing during your time at DTC, our Student Success Specialists can help you explore local housing options near campus. Just ask during your campus visit!

Yes.

DTC is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which means we continually abide by strict standards for post-secondary educational quality, focused on career-oriented, vocational, and technical training. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the ACCSC ensures schools meet standards in student success, faculty qualifications, and training quality.

DTC is also licensed and accredited through various state and industry organizations.

A trade school is a post-secondary institution that focuses on training for a specific career or trade, such as HVAC/R, welding, dental assisting or truck driving. Trade schools typically offer hands-on, job-focused training programs that can be finished faster than a traditional 2-year or 4-year college.

To learn more, check out our blog, Trade School vs. College: Cost, Time and Training Differences

Choosing a school is a big decision. We get it! You should be weighing your options.

Most students choose DTC because they’re looking for:

  • Hands-on learning
  • Smaller class sizes
  • Faster programs
  • Job-focused training
  • Support from real people who care

From your first appointment to your graduation day, our team is here to help guide you through the process and get you to your goals.

But you don’t have to take it from us.

Hear directly from real DTC graduates. We post tons of interviews with our graduates on our TikTok.

Or, just stop by and meet us in person at one of our campuses. Walk-ins are welcome. Or contact us to schedule a tour.

Yes! You’ll receive a diploma or certificate, depending on your program, after successfully completing all requirements.

DTC does not currently offer degree programs.

DTC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities, as required by law.

Students must request accommodations and follow DTC’s accommodation process, which is outlined in the school catalog.

DTC’s dedicated Student Success Specialists support our students through various resources, including but not limited to: 

  • Free tutoring & academic support
  • Housing & childcare location resources
  • Career planning & resume building workshops
  • Transportation assistance
  • And much more! 

Ask about our Student Services during your campus visit! You’ll also learn more and meet your Student Success Specialist during New Student Orientation.

Yes! Placing all of our students into jobs in their chosen career field is our mission, and the foundation of what we do.

DTC provides job placement assistance to all qualified students and graduates. 

While DTC cannot and does not guarantee employment, we do everything we can to help support & prepare you to land a job after graduation. 

Job placement resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Dedicated Job Placement Coordinators
  • Resume Writing Workshops
  • Networking and Referrals
  • Application Assistance
  • Interview Prep
  • Career Planning
  • Job & Career Fairs
  • And more!

For more information, check out job placement assistance or contact us!

To qualify for job placement assistance, students must:

  • Maintain a 70% or higher GPA
  • Achieve 90% attendance or better
  • Remain in good standing with DTC

Students can request transcripts by submitting the official transcript request form. Official transcripts may require a processing fee. 

Contact transcripts@deltatechnicalcollege.com for assistance.

Admissions

DTC requires all applicants to the school to provide and/or complete: 

  • Proof of a high school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate (GED), or documentation of home school completion (with the exception of the CDL Training Course)
  • A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school
  • Completed Health Affidavit/Screening
  • Valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or United States passport
  • Must be 17 to enroll, must be 18 upon graduation (with the exception of the CDL Training Course; to enroll in CDL, you must be 18 years of age or older, 21 years of age for interstate travel.)

Additional requirements may be necessary, depending on your program of choice. You can find detailed Admissions Requirements in the school catalog. 

Your Admissions Representative will walk through all the admissions requirements with you during your first appointment. Contact us to schedule a tour!

DTC’s admissions process is just three easy steps:

  1. Meet with a DTC Admissions Representative
  2. Take a campus tour
  3. Meet with the Financial Aid Team

To get started, request more info or call 866-733-6652. You’ll speak to an Appointment Coordinator who will schedule your meeting with Admissions!

You must be 17 to enroll, and must be 18 upon graduation (with the exception of the CDL Training Course).

To enroll in the CDL Training Course, you must be 18 years of age or older, 21 years of age for interstate travel.

Start dates vary by program, and some classes fill quickly. The best way to find the next available start date is to request more information or visit the program you’re interested in. New classes begin regularly, so we can find a schedule that works for you.

And don’t worry — contacting us for more info on start dates is not a commitment to enroll!

Don’t stress! You don’t need to have everything figured out before meeting with us.

Depending on where you are in the process, it may help to bring:

  • A valid photo ID
  • High school diploma or GED information 
  • FAFSA or tax information (if meeting with financial aid)

If you’re missing something, that’s okay! 

Our Appointment Coordinators will help guide you through what’s needed when they schedule your appointment with Admissions. To get started, just contact us.

Nope.

Talking to us on the phone, visiting a campus, meeting with Admissions or Financial Aid does not mean you’re committing to enroll.

Your first appointment is simply a chance to:

  • Ask questions
  • Explore programs
  • Tour the campus
  • Learn about schedules and costs
  • See if DTC feels like the right fit for you!

No pressure. No obligation.

Request more info or schedule a tour to get started.

Credits earned at DTC are typically not transferable. 

If you’re hoping to transfer DTC credits to another institution, we recommend you consult with the institution you want to transfer credits to prior to enrollment.

All DTC programs require a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, except for the CDL Training Course. 

Interested in earning your high school diploma?

DTC offers the Penn Foster Program for people interested in earning their high school diploma and continuing their education at DTC.

Upon successful completion of the Penn Foster program, you’ll receive your high school diploma and you will be eligible to enroll in your program of choice at DTC. DTC will continue to support you every step of the way, from orientation through graduation day. 

To learn more, contact us and ask about the Penn Foster Program!

A high school diploma demonstrates that you have developed a high-school level of education. Although a GED functions similarly to a high school diploma, a high school diploma is widely regarded as a more valuable credential. 

Are you interested in earning your high school diploma? DTC offers the Penn Foster Program!

Upon successful completion of the Penn Foster program, you’ll receive your high school diploma and you will be eligible to enroll in your program of choice at DTC. 

To learn more, contact us and ask about the Penn Foster Program.

Financial Aid

Yes! Financial aid is available to those who qualify. 

Most DTC students qualify for some form of financial aid, such as:

  • Federal grants
  • Student loans
  • Scholarships
  • Military benefits

Our Financial Aid Team will work with you one-on-one to help explain all available options you may qualify for and answer all of your questions along the way. Just contact us to get started!

Please note, the following programs are not eligible for federal financial aid:

  • Phlebotomy
  • CDL Training Course

However, the Financial Aid Team will help you explore options such as payment plans, tuition assistance programs, or other options that may be available to you if you qualify.

DTC is approved to offer the following federal grant & loan programs:

  • Federal Pell Grant William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs
  • Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Student)
  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parents of Dependent Students)

DTC students can also apply for scholarships!

Most DTC students use some combination of:

  • Grants
  • Loans
  • Scholarships
  • Military benefits
  • Or other forms of financial assistance

You’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for. We’re here to help make the financial aid process stress-free!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

In short, grants do not need to be repaid. Loans must be repaid, usually with interest.

DTC is approved to offer the following federal grant & loan programs:

  • Federal Pell Grant William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs
  • Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Student)
  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parents of Dependent Students)

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

DTC can help you find scholarship opportunities you may qualify for! There’s many trade school scholarships available, so it’s important to do your research.

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Yes! You can utilize veterans’ education benefits through any of DTC’s eligible programs, such as welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, and truck driving.

To learn more, visit Military Students or contact us!

Many employers offer tuition assistance or reimbursement programs for students pursuing a career path in healthcare or the skilled trades.  

At DTC, we partner with several local employers to offer programs that help offset the cost of their training.

To learn more about tuition assistance or reimbursement programs at DTC, contact us!

It depends on your individual situation.

Some students may qualify for enough aid to significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs, while others may still have a remaining balance.

The Financial Aid Team will walk through everything with you one-on-one so that you clearly understand:

  • What aid you may qualify for
  • What’s covered and what’s not
  • What your estimated out-of-pocket costs may be

We’re here to help! 

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

No, not everyone qualifies for financial aid.

Most DTC students do receive some form of financial aid, but the amounts can differ widely.

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

The first step to determining what financial aid you may qualify for is to fill out the FAFSA.

Don’t worry! DTC is here to help you navigate the FAFSA process. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

The FAFSA is completed online. You’ll need to create an account, gather all the required documents, and submit the application. 

Don’t worry! DTC is here to help you navigate the FAFSA process. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Absolutely!

Filling out the FAFSA can feel confusing if you’ve never done it before…but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

The Financial Aid Team can help guide you through the FAFSA process and explain what documentation you may need.

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

The FAFSA school code for DTC is 033683. 

It’s important to note it will display our main branch located in Springfield, IL which is labeled as ‘Midwest Technical Institute’.

Yes, FAFSA applications require tax records. You’ll need the following documents to submit a FAFSA application: 

  • Your parents’ SSNs (if you’re a dependent student)
  • Tax returns
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments

The Financial Aid Team can help guide you through the FAFSA process and explain what documentation you may need.

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Yes, you can still receive financial aid if you didn’t file taxes last year. 

During the enrollment process, you’ll meet with a member of the Financial Aid Team, who can help you navigate the FAFSA.

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Visit your local IRS office and ask for a copy of your tax transcripts. You can also access your tax records online and obtain a digital copy.

When you meet with the Financial Aid Team, please bring:

  • Photo identification
  • Social Security information
  • Tax and income documents
  • FSA ID

If you forget something, don’t worry!

Our Appointment Coordinators will help guide you through what’s needed when they schedule your appointment with Financial Aid. To get started, just contact us.

Tuition & Cost

Yes, school costs money…but there are ways to make it work! At DTC, we believe learning a skill is an investment in your future.

DTC does not offer free or paid training. But most DTC students receive some form of financial aid. 

We offer several options for financial assistance to those who qualify, including financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, payment plans, and even some tuition assistance programs that can help make your training more affordable.

Every student’s situation is unique — there is no one-size-fits-all cost. Which is why our Financial Aid team will walk you through your options one-on-one and help you understand what you may qualify for.

You can find the tuition (before any financial aid is applied) for each DTC program in the school catalog. But remember, most DTC students qualify for some form of financial aid.

Contact us for more information. There’s no obligation to enroll. We’ll schedule a time for you to meet with Financial Aid.

No pressure. No commitment. No guesswork. Just real answers about what your training program may cost and ways to help make it work.

Yes. 

At DTC, tuition includes: 

  • Any necessary fees
  • Student supplies (such as tool kits or class materials)
  • Uniforms
  • Personal protective equipment

Yes, DTC does offer payment plans in some circumstances.

However, each student’s situation is unique, and it depends on multiple factors, including your FAFSA and out of pocket costs.

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Tuition is the total cost of the program.

Out-of-pocket cost is what you may personally owe after financial aid, grants, scholarships, or other funding sources are applied.

That’s why two students in the same program at DTC may end up paying very different amounts!

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for and determine your out of pocket costs. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Out-of-pocket cost is what you may personally owe after financial aid, grants, scholarships, or other funding sources are applied.

That’s why two students in the same program at DTC may end up paying very different amounts!

At DTC, you’ll meet with the Financial Aid Team one-on-one to explore what options you may qualify for and determine your out of pocket costs. We’re here to help! 

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

No, DTC programs are not free.

No. Students are not paid to train at DTC.

In most cases, no.

However, some students may receive a refund if their financial aid exceeds tuition costs. This is not guaranteed and varies by student.

DTC does not include a credit check as part of our admissions requirements. However in some cases, a credit check may be required in the loan application process, such as private loans. 

But don’t assume you won’t qualify for financial aid because of your credit situation. Many students are surprised by the options available to them.

The best first step is meeting with the Financial Aid Team to review your options. We’re here to help!

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Yes. You can find DTC’s refund policy in the school catalog.

Programs

DTC offers hands-on training programs designed to help you prepare for a career in the skilled trades, healthcare, cosmetology or truck driving.

DTC offers the following programs (availability varies by campus):

Our team can help you find the program that best fits your interests, your schedule, and your career goals.

DTC offers accelerated, skills-focused training designed to get you job-ready fast. No Gen Ed classes. No unnecessary classes. Most of DTC’s programs can be completed in less than a year!

We know class schedules are one of the most important factors when deciding to enroll.

At DTC, our class schedules vary not only by program, but also in some cases by campus. Class schedules are subject to change, based on availability. For example, not all programs offer evening classes.

You can find specific details on current class schedules in the school catalog. Or, you can contact us for more information.

Yes — some DTC programs offer evening class options to help you balance school with work, family, or other responsibilities.

Availability varies by campus and by program.

You can find specific details on current class schedules in the school catalog. Or, you can contact us for more information.

The following programs are available at all DTC campus locations:

To see all available programs, check out your campus!

Currently, DTC does not offer any online programs.