Thinking about what comes after high school? Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) helps students explore skilled trades training in Philadelphia and understand how financial aid for trade school can make career training more affordable. This guide explains how eligible students may access FAFSA-based federal aid, Pell Grant funding, and Pennsylvania options such as the PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP), along with award letters, billing, and payment plans handled by PTTI’s financial aid office. It also covers the 2027–28 FAFSA and a simple roadmap: explore your interests, compare trade programs, review aid options, complete the FAFSA, and talk with admissions. PTTI offers hands-on training in welding, steam sprinkler and pipe fitting, HVAC, automotive technology and repair, manufacturing and automation, concreting, masonry and framing, drywall and finishing, and sterile processing. High school students can also join after-school and trade exploration sessions before
