Trade Schools are schools intended for certifications rather than degrees. Some examples might include carpenter, electrician, mechanic, and plumber. There are obviously more options, but this will give you an idea of what a trade school might offer. And while trade schools are more cost effective, and more price affordable – they do cost money. The tuition must include the cost of the trade tools, and any other resources needed. The student will be assumed to have their own housing in place, however I would imagine that some bigger trade schools might have housing options. Trade schools will typically last from 2-4 years, and High School Students also have an option for a limited number of trade programs provided by the school they are going to. This could mean that the student may not have to go to trade school since they learned their trade in grade school.