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 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.
Is CDL Training Worth the Money?
DDA Baton Rouge and Shreveport were ranked among the top 10% of colleges in the U.S. for return on investment, based on data from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. Data proving that graduates earn strong wages compared to the cost of their training.
The price of training is an investment in your future. Before you decide, it’s important to understand what you’re getting in return, including how quickly you can start working, how much you can earn, and what opportunities are available after training.
Ways to Fund Your Training
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)
Traditional Financing
- Cash/Card Payments (Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Debit, Check)
- Payment Plans
- Flexible Financing Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
Veteran Benefits
Diesel Driving Academy is 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 all three of our 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.