Ask if your trade school offers employment options that can help pay for tuition.The federal Work-Study program funds part-time jobs for students receiving federal financial aid. Check the work-study box on your FAFSA application. If you are approved, check with your school’s financial aid office for openings.Some employers will pay some or all tuition expenses for employees who have been with the company for a certain amount of time. Home Depot and Amazon are two examples, and many smaller companies also offer this benefit.Some companies offer reimbursement plans that pay you after you complete each class. Carmax and UPS are two such companies.