Students graduating High School and going directly into a construction trade are eligible to apply for financial aid to purchase start-up tools. Tools for Trades Financial Aid is available to graduating High School students who participated in the Billings Career Center’s Student Built Home Project OR are graduating from one of the qualifying high schools below AND going directly into a construction trades career.
Application Period Opens January 1, 2027
A LINK TO THE 2027 APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, 2027
Eligibility Requirements:
- High School Students graduating from the Billings Career Center Student-Built Home Program.
- High School Students graduating from one of the qualifying high schools listed below, who have participated in a construction related program at their high school.
- The student must have a verifiable employment guarantee upon graduation within the residential construction industry in an identifiable trade.
- The student must have a letter of recommendation from the school they are graduating from.
High Schools within the HBA Service Area:
Absarokee
Belfry
Billings Christian
Bridger
Broadview
Central
Colstrip
Columbus
Crow Agency
Custer
Glendive
Hardin
Huntley Project
Hysham
Joliet
Lame Deer
Laurel
Lavina
Lewistown
Lockwood
Miles City
Park City
Plentywood
Pryor
Rapelje
Red Lodge
Reed Point
Richey
Roberts
Roundup
Senior High
Shepherd
Sidney
Skyview
Terry
West High
