For many people, the first step towards a rewarding and exciting new career is truck driving school. After you graduate from trucking school and obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL) you’ll be able to fill any number of the available truck driving positions with local transportation companies, national carriers, and many other organizations in need of professional drivers. One of the biggest obstacles for many people considering truck driving school is the cost of tuition. Fortunately, there are sources of financial assistance available to those who qualify.
Military GI Education Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a VA-administered financial aid program available to active servicemen and women as well as former armed forces members who have at least 90 days of active duty service following September 11, 2001. If you qualify for the GI Bill benefits, contact an admissions representative at Yuma Trucking School to discuss your enrollment options.
Credit Cards and Personal Loans
Although you will still have to pay the full price of tuition plus interest, paying with a credit card or taking out a personal loan allows you to enroll in truck driving school and start your career sooner instead of having to wait until you save up to pay tuition on your own. If taking out a personal loan, come in and meet with us so we can tell you what the full cost of the program plus training and licensing will cost.
Motor Carrier Training Reimbursement
If you have already lined up a job with a motor carrier, or if you currently work for a trucking company in some capacity other than a driver, you may be able to take advantage of available training reimbursement programs through your employer. In some cases motor carriers will either reimburse you the cost of truck driving school after graduation or may even pay for you to go to trucking school without any out-of-pocket expenses.
To learn more about your financial assistance options for attending trucking school, contact Yuma Truck Driving School. We are a nationally-recognized truck driver training school that provides Class A and Class B CDL training and refresher courses. Call us toll-free at (888) 647-3239 to speak with one of our admissions representatives.
