Student Housing, Travel & Campus Information
Everything you need to confirm before you travel to Green Cove Springs — lodging, transportation, schedule, and what to bring.
National Training Campus
Students traveling to National Training may have the option to stay at the nearby Green Cove Springs Inn, subject to room availability, program length, payment arrangements, and Inn policies.
Before traveling, confirm: enrollment, lodging arrangements, transportation plan, arrival instructions, room assignment, and final lodging rate.
5660 County Road 209 South, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
The campus includes classroom, simulator, and hands-on heavy-equipment training areas. Students must follow all campus safety rules, dress requirements, attendance policies, and instructor directions.
Green Cove Springs Inn
1225 Idlewild Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 · GCSInn.com
Student Housing
Most student rooms are shared, double-occupancy rooms. Students should expect to have a roommate unless a private room has been specifically reserved and confirmed. Private rooms are limited, cost more, and are not guaranteed.
Students assigned to shared housing must:
| ✓Treat their roommate respectfully | ✓Keep the room clean and orderly |
| ✓Respect quiet hours | ✓Follow all Green Cove Springs Inn policies |
| ✓Protect their personal belongings | ✓Report maintenance concerns to the Inn office |
| ✓Cooperate with reasonable room assignments | |
National Training and the Green Cove Springs Inn are not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or unattended personal property.
Standard Student Lodging Rates
All rates are subject to room availability, lodging dates, occupancy requirements, and final confirmation.
Shared-Room Rates
| Length of Stay | Standard Student Rate |
|---|---|
| Four weeks | $1,082.40 |
| One week | $265.00 |
| Eight days | $440.00 |
Private-Room Rates
| Length of Stay | Standard Student Rate |
|---|---|
| Four weeks | $1,544.40 |
| One week | $390.00 |
| Eight days | $440.00 |
Private rooms are limited and must be specifically confirmed before arrival.
Special NTI Lodging Pricing
National Training offers reduced lodging rates to qualifying students whose tuition is paid in full before the first day of class. A student does not qualify based solely on a deposit, partial tuition payment, pending payment arrangement, or unpaid tuition balance.
Special NTI Shared-Room Pricing
| Length of Stay | Special NTI Price |
|---|---|
| Four weeks | $541.20 |
| Eight days | $220.00 |
Special NTI Private-Room Pricing
| Length of Stay | Special NTI Price |
|---|---|
| Four weeks | $772.40 |
| Eight days | $220.00 |
Special NTI lodging pricing:
| ✓Requires tuition paid in full before class begins (exceptions noted above) | ✓Subject to room availability |
| ✓Does not guarantee a private room | ✓Applies only to enrolled student, approved period |
| ✓Excludes family, friends, or visitors | ✓Excludes additional nights or extended stay |
| ✓Excludes damage, lost-key, or cleaning charges | ✓Cannot be transferred to another person |
Students must receive confirmation of eligibility, room type, arrival date, departure date, and final lodging price before traveling.
No-Visitor Policy
This applies to family members, spouses or partners, children, friends, other students not assigned to the room, and any other unregistered person. Family members traveling with a student must make their own separate lodging arrangements — family lodging is not included in tuition, student lodging, or the student’s room assignment.
Transportation
National Training does not provide shuttle service. Students are responsible for arranging transportation:
| ✓To Green Cove Springs | ✓Between the Inn and campus |
| ✓To/from airports, bus stations, rental cars, or trains | ✓To restaurants, stores, laundromats, appointments |
| ✓During weekends, after training hours, and any other personal destination | |
When a student staying at the Inn does not have transportation to school, National Training may try to connect them with another enrolled student willing to provide a ride. This is an informal courtesy only — not a shuttle service, not guaranteed, and dependent on another student’s availability. Students must have a backup transportation plan.
Class Arrival & Training Schedule
Students should plan to arrive by approximately 6:45 a.m. for the scheduled 7:00 a.m. start time. Students must attend every scheduled training day, arrive on time, and remain on campus for the full period unless excused by an authorized staff member. Allow extra travel time for traffic, weather, road construction, and unexpected transportation problems.
What Students Must Bring
| ✓Lunch every training day | ✓Closed-toe work shoes or boots |
| ✓Appropriate work clothing & gloves | ✓Refillable water bottle & sunscreen |
| ✓Hat for sun protection (when hard hat not required) | ✓Weather-appropriate clothing / rain gear |
| ✓Personal medications, toiletries, required ID and school documents | |
An ordinary baseball cap or sun hat should not be worn underneath a hard hat unless approved and it does not interfere with fit or protection.
Lunch & Food
Students must bring lunch every training day. A vending machine offers limited snacks and drinks — availability and pricing may change, so don’t rely on it as a primary plan. Food and drinks are not permitted inside heavy equipment, and may be restricted in classrooms. Use designated eating/break areas and keep them clean.
Dress Code
| ✗No open-toed shoes, sandals, or flip-flops | ✗No cutoff shorts or tank tops |
| ✗No safety-hazard clothing; loose clothing/jewelry may be restricted | |
Students must dress for changing weather conditions and wear required PPE as directed. Students without proper clothing or footwear may not be permitted to participate in certain activities.
Cellphones, Photography & Recording
General cellphone and personal-electronics use is not permitted during training. Cellphones may be used only with instructor permission for approved instructional purposes (recording a lecture, filming an approved pre-trip inspection, an equipment inspection, or an authorized demonstration).
Not permitted: personal calls, texting, social media, entertainment, unapproved photos/videos, or recording another person without authorization. An instructor may stop or prohibit any recording at any time.
Age & Training Requirements
Heavy-equipment students must be at least 18 years old, and must be able to speak, read, and write English well enough to participate safely; understand instructions; follow safety rules; operate equipment safely; and meet the school’s admissions requirements.
Contact National Training before traveling with questions about admission, identification, documentation, language requirements, or physical participation.
Green Cove Springs Inn Rules
| ✗No visitors in student rooms | ✗No alcohol or illegal drugs |
| ✗No weapons on property or in rooms | ✗No smoking, open flames, or candles |
| ✗No unauthorized cooking appliances | ✗No disruptive or unsafe behavior |
| ✗No damage to rooms or property | ✗No unauthorized room changes |
| ✗No unregistered overnight guests | |
Violations may result in removal from the Inn and may affect continued participation in training.
Room Appliances & Cooking
Rooms may include a microwave and refrigerator. Not permitted: toaster ovens, crockpots, hot plates, portable burners, candles, indoor grills. Outdoor barbecue grills may be available — students supply their own charcoal/supplies and must clean the grill after use.
Housekeeping & Laundry
The Inn operates as extended-stay lodging — rooms are generally cleaned once per week. Students keep rooms reasonably clean between visits and contact the Inn office for towels, supplies, or maintenance. There are no on-site laundry facilities; students use a nearby laundromat and arrange their own transportation there.
Check-In & Check-Out
Students must confirm exact arrival/check-in instructions before traveling — the Inn does not staff the property around the clock. Generally:
| ✓Arrive the Sunday before training begins |
| ✓Check in during the confirmed check-in period |
| ✓Check out on the Friday of the final training week |
| ✓Return all room keys as instructed |
| ✓Pay any approved charges for additional/extended stay |
Additional charges may apply for extra nights, early arrival, late departure, lost keys, room damage, excessive cleaning, or other incidentals.
Before Traveling — Confirm This Checklist
| ✓Enrollment status | ✓Official class start date |
| ✓Tuition-payment / funding status | ✓Eligibility for special NTI pricing |
| ✓Lodging reservation & room type | ✓Check-in and check-out dates |
| ✓Final lodging cost | ✓Transportation plan |
| ✓Supplies/clothing to bring, and required ID or enrollment documents | |