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The Tesla START program is a manufacturer-college partnership program designed to offer service technician training for qualified applicants.
This intensive 16-week training program provides students with the skills necessary for job placement as Service Technicians at Tesla Service Centers across the United States.
Students will develop technical expertise and earn Tesla certifications through a blended approach of in-class theory, hands-on labs, and self-paced learning.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Applicants are required to have some previous automotive training before applying to this program.
If you find that you do not meet the prior experience requirements, you can enroll in the Automotive Service Technician (AST) degree to meet the qualifications.
The automotive staff is here to help you explore options and get started. See the different ways to get in touch.
Anyone, regardless of financial status, can attend Shoreline. We have the resources you need for scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
This program requires students to apply through the Tesla careers site. Learn more about the requirements and application process.
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