Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

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Accredited

Cognia

Open

Enrollment

$0

Avg. Tuition

185

Total Students

Rural

Galena, AK

Founded 1997

25 acres

About Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)

GILA is a public residential vocational school in Galena, Alaska, serving grades 9-12 and postsecondary students. It offers career-focused training in aviation, cosmetology, and automotive technology within a unique boarding school environment on a former Air Force base.

Programs Offered

Aviation

Private Pilot License

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Cosmetology

State License

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Welding

Certificate

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Automotive Technology

Certificate

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Construction Trades

Certificate

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Culinary Arts

Certificate

Duration: 4 years
Tuition: $0

Health Science

CNA Certificate

Duration: 1 year
Tuition: $0

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
11:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall/Spring
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

14+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • Alaska resident
  • Grades 9-12
  • Application form

Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $0
Books & Supplies $0
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $300

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • RaiseMe micro-scholarships

Graduate Outcomes

84%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

Galena City School DistrictTanana Chiefs ConferenceAlaska Airlines

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance