Earning your CDL can open doors to amazing employment opportunities in a booming industry. However, when people hear that CDL training courses can cost $3,000, $7000 or even $10,000, they immediately know that it’s out of their price range. The good news is that you have options for affordable CDL training! At Diesel Driving Academy, we offer several different programs that can make earning your CDL as low-cost as possible.
Financial Assistance for Tuition
For qualifying students, we offer financial aid programs that allow students to get their CDL at minimal cost to them. No matter what plan you qualify for, the financial team here at DDA will help you maximize your benefits and ensure that you are making the most of whatever aid you qualify to use.
Assistance for Veterans
In addition to standard financial aid, there are programs for active duty military and veterans looking for CDL training. We also work with government and grant-funded payments to help our military members and veterans start their civilian careers. Some of the programs that we are proud to be part of include:
- GI Bill® programs – Post 9/11 and Montgomery Bill
- Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Special Vocational Training (SVT)
- Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Trucking Carrier Tuition Reimbursement
For students who have paid their tuition out-of-pocket, many of the larger carriers will provide a monthly “reimbursement” to drivers who work with their company. These contracts typically require the driver to commit to working for that carrier for up to one (1) year in exchange for monthly payments above and beyond their additional salary. Payments range from $100 to $400 per month depending on the carrier and the amount of money that the driver paid out of pocket to get their CDL.
The price of going through CDL training shouldn’t be a cause for panic. For many students, financial assistance makes getting a CDL license more affordable. To learn more about payment options, or assistance plans you can use for your CDL training, call us today! Let’s see how getting your CDL affordable can lead to a successful future in the field of trucking! 1-800-551-8900