Admissions information

Admission Process for Hot Rod Institute

Admissions Process After a student’s general inquiry of enrollment, the student will contact the Director of Admissions in order to conduct an entrance interview. The interview, either phone or in-person, will determine the student’s capacity and intent for the education provided at Hot Rod Institute. The interview will also provide the student with greater understanding of the practices, equipment, and facilities at Hot Rod Institute. » read more

Enrollment Limitations

Enrollment Limitations Hot Rod Institute has a limited amount of space for students. Each class has room for only 15 students. The small class size maximizes students one on one exposure with their instructors. The overall maximum student enrollment of Hot Rod Institute is set at 90 students in the current class/instructor configuration. » read more

Student Financial Aid

Student financial aid advisement will be provided by the Director of Admissions as a part of the students’ admissions process. We currently have only one source of student financial aid, in the form of a Sallie Mae in a Smart Option Student Loan. Students will need to apply for the loan on-line. » read more

VA Funding

In addition to obvious Importance of Today's Military, we do not forget the roots of our Hot Rodding Tradition - The returning WWII Vets and their need for speed!  Veterans attending Hot Rod Institute have a few options of educational programs that will determine their VA Benefits. » read more

Hot Rod Institute Academic Calendar

Hot Rod Institute has four start dates a year with a limited number of students being accepted per start (15 per class).  All six classes restart every quarter, which is three months of intense training.  The school day will run from 8:00am till 4:30pm five days a week.  The following is a list of important dates throughout the Hot Rod Institute academic calendar.  » read more

Previous Educational Experience

Previous Educational Experience Applicants are required to hold a High School Diploma, or equivalent (GED), issued by an accredited High School or State Education Department. Students have the opportunity to pursue their GED with the assistance of Career Learning Center of the Black Hills (CLC) located in Rapid City, and surrounding areas. Classes offered at CLC are free and the GED test is $95.00. CLC also offers English as a Second Language classes. Students can contact the HRI Director of Admissions for more info on either program. » read more

Constitution Day at Hot Rod Institute

Courtesy of Indiana University
Hot Rodding is one of America’s oldest pastimes, recently speaking anyways. It is hard to think of Hot Rodding without thinking about America, and its history. America’s values and personality have shaped Hot Rodding throughout the life of the kulture. » read more
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