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Financial Aid Services

Paying for Truck Driving School: What are Your Options?

Figuring out how to pay for CDL training is one of the most important steps in starting your new truck driving career. Diesel Driving Academy (DDA) is qualified to provide federal financial aid and state-funded grants from Louisiana and Arkansas to assist students with covering the cost of Class A CDL training.

Students seeking financial aid service assistance should schedule an appointment with a Financial Assistance Officer. The DDA financial aid team will guide each student in finding the best funding option and assist with the FAFSA and other application processes. The following programs are available for those who qualify.

Federal Grant Opportunities

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Loan Programs

  • Federal PLUS Loan (PLUS)
  • Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (FSL)
  • Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan (UFSL)

Local and State Grants

  • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
  • Arkansas Workforce Connections (AWC)

Traditional Financing

  • Cash/Card Payments (Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Debit, Check)
  • Payment Plans
  • Flexible Financing Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Veteran Benefits

Diesel Driving Academy committed to helping veterans transition into a professional truck driving career in today’s civilian workforce. DDA is approved to accept Veteran Education and Training Benefits and GI Bill® education benefits at our Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Little Rock campuses.

Contact us now at 1-800-551-8900 to apply for financial aid today!

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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