Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is in progress. Registration information has been emailed to students previously enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year.
Registration deadline is Monday 7/27/2026.
Tuition rates for 2026-2027 is as follows: Full-time enrollment (1 night per week) is $2,900.00 total reflects cost of the entire school year (both semesters) including books & shop materials.
Students pursuing a KMA certificate must register for all classes (both semesters) in a specific grade / year (i.e. Freshman). Previously enrolled students must also register to repeat any previously failed / incomplete classes the immediate year following the failure / incompletion. All classes are available individually for students not pursuing a certificate. Prerequisites required for classes with an *asterisk.
No refunds will be issued after 08/07/2026. Transaction fees (3% currently) will be deducted from any refunded amount.
Previous Post Secondary Education Transcripts: Student transcripts must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 07/10/2026 for credit consideration towards the KMA program. Transcripts received after that date will not be accepted.
The attendance policy for the 2026-2027 school year is the same as last year. In order for a student to receive a certificate of completion from the Kentuckiana Machining Association, classroom attendance is required. Therefore, no excused absences will be granted for any reason. For each class missed, student’s final grade will be reduced by 4 points. Furthermore, a student will not pass a class if they miss more than 15% of the required class meeting hours. Minimum attendance hours requirements form will be given to each student the first week of classes.
School locations: Location varies by class and night (Southern HS or Jeffersontown HS)
College Credit Hours may be awarded to students who choose to further their education and enroll at Jefferson Community Technical College Louisville Campus to pursue an associate’s degree in machining or a related area of study. Based on the current agreement between the Kentuckiana Machining Association and Jefferson Community Technical College, up to 48 credit hours may be awarded to the student at no cost (except for JCTC admission fee and KMA transcript fee). Upon completion of the KMA program and acceptance to JCTC Jefferson Campus credit hours will be transferred directly into JCTC. An associate’s degree from JCTC typically requires 67-72 credit hours, up to 48 credit hours earned through the KMA program.
Tuition Rates & Books
Tuition includes all books and shop supplies. See registration form for current tuition. Guidelines below for reference.
• Full-time enrollment (1 night per week) full year cost (both semesters).
• Semester classes or ½ night per week is ½ total year cost
• Quarter year course is ¼ total year cost
To minimize tuition increases, all books are the property of the KMA and loaned to the student for use. Any lost or damaged books will be charged to the student. Transcripts, certificates, and re-enrollment will be denied until book replacement fee is paid.
School Summary
College Credits
Class Attendance Policy
Continuing Education
School Locations
School Summary
School Summary
Training machinists, mold-makers, die-makers, and maintenance machinists.
- Free job placement assist.
- 100% employment across 4 years.
- Earn while going to school.
- Graduate with 4 years on the job experience.
- Tuition includes books and all fees.
- Employers pay 100% tuition in most cases.
- Classes 1 night per week saving travel time.
- All classes are specific to the technical core. No electives or unnecessary general education requirements.
- Graduate debt free making a high salary comparable to business and engineering majors.
College Credits
College Credits
College or technical school credits earned at a post-secondary level (after high school) can be considered for transfer into the KMA program when pursuing a 4 year certificate. KMA course alignment to other institutions may not allow credit to apply. KMA education coordinator determines courses accepted towards a 4 year certificate.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to the KMA PO Box below by the college or technical school. Copies sent by students will not be considered.
Deadline for receipt of official transcripts for 2019-2020 academic year is July 1st, 2019.
Kentuckiana Machining Association
PO Box 437076
Louisville, KY 40253
Class Attendance Policy
Class Attendance Policy
Attendance is required for students to receive a certificate of completion from the Kentuckiana Machining Association. Therefore, no excused absences will be granted for any reason. For each class missed, a student’s final grade will have 4 points deducted.
Furthermore, a student will not pass a class if they miss more than 15% of the required class meeting hours. See Minimum attendance requirements by course number in education menu and/or student menu.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
The KMA provides core technical and related courses specific to machinist, mold maker, die maker, tool maker, and maintenance machinist apprenticeships. Students choosing to further their education currently have the option to take general education courses (i.e. English, Humanities, etc.) at Jefferson Community Technical College (Louisville & Shelby Campus’) to pursue an associate degree in machine technology. Jefferson Community Technical College accepts up to 48 credit hours from the KMA program at no cost to the student, except for JCTC admission fee. An associate degree from JCTC typically required 67-72 credit hours, up to 48 already earned.
School Locations
School Locations
Southern High School and Jeffersontown High School. See school locations for addresses. Locations determined by course number on the registration form.