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Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). This program provides funding to eligible institutions to support their CDL programs. Students receiving funds must commit to reside and be employed in Ohio for a minimum of one year upon completion of the program.
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Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program - Adult Education search-form#clearSearch'> Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program Mid-East Adult Education is pleased to provide financial assistance to Truck Driver Training students through the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program.
Important Details about this funding: The total amount of the award shall not exceed the cost of tuition and related expenses for the student's program. Half (50%) of the award will be in the form of a grant, and half (50%) of the award will be in the form of a forgivable loan. Click here for Mid-East Adult Education's Funding Information sheet.
Students must electronically sign a promissory note with the Ohio Department of Higher Education for the loan portion of funding. Click here to see a blank sample copy of the promissory note.
Upon a student’s completion of the CDL program, the student must submit a verification of employment when the student starts employment (within 60 days after the student’s completion of their CDL program) and after one (1) year from the student’s date of Program completion. Click here for the Employment Verification Form. Please be aware that funds for the Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program are limited.
Funds may be exhausted at any time. Students will be awarded first come, first serve.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible institutions in Ohio can apply. Students receiving funds must commit to reside and be employed in Ohio for a minimum of one year after completing the program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows institutions can request a maximum of $125,000 per year, total funding up to $2,955,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program are due August 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program is funded by Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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