The program is not only entirely free, it can actually pay the students (this was 2011; YMMV): Job Corps Living Allowance and Transition Payment The living al

The program is not only entirely free, it can actually pay the students (this was 2011; YMMV): Job Corps Living Allowance and Transition Payment The living allowance (i.e., pay) is based on stay duration (e.g., up to 56 days is $25/pay period or two weeks, 57-112 days is $30/pay period, 113-182 is $40/pay period and 183+ days at $50/pay period). A transition payment occurs when the student successfully completes a High School Diploma/GED and/or a career and technical certificate. Students receive $250 for HSD/GED, $750 for CTE or $1,200 for completing both. Source: https://www.mtctrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Job-Corps-Changing-Lives-Building-Futures.pdf https://www.mtctrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Job-Cor...