Tuition & financing

Pay for training without the trap.

The industry is full of schools that funnel students into predatory loans. We’re building the opposite. Tuition is $3,795 for either program — here are the honest routes to fund it.

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Tuition: $3,795 — the same for the weekend and weekday formats. A $500 deposit holds your seat, and it is refundable in full if certification is not granted. No payment is processed on this site.

Ways to fund it

Funding routes for drivers

Not every route fits every driver, and some are still being confirmed. Contact us and we’ll help you find the path that works for your situation.

Workforce Grants

Programs like WIOA and state workforce funds may cover CDL training for eligible drivers through your local career center. Georgia workforce training grants may apply to your tuition. We’ll help you check your eligibility before you enroll.

Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans may be able to use education benefits toward CDL training. VA education benefit approval is part of our licensing process and is not yet in place. We will publish the status here as soon as it is determined.

Employer Sponsorship

Many carriers sponsor training or offer tuition reimbursement once you’re hired. No student is required to sign with a carrier to train here. We’ll make introductions where they help, and you’re free to go anywhere you want.

Payment Plans

Flexible ways to spread the cost so training doesn’t mean a predatory loan. Payment arrangements are handled individually. Ask us and we’ll walk you through what’s possible.

Community-Funded Seats

Community-funded seats are sponsored by drivers and local businesses through the Founders Wall. Contact us about current availability.

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Why we do it this way

Nobody should mortgage their future to drive

A CDL should open a door, not dig a hole. That’s why we’re building funding around grants, benefits, employer support, and community help instead of high-interest loans — and why the Founders Wall exists at all. Drivers helping drivers isn’t a slogan here; it’s how we intend to pay for seats.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CDL training cost?

Tuition is $3,795 for either format — the weekend program and the weekday program cost the same. A $500 deposit holds your seat, and it is refundable in full if certification is not granted.

Can I get help paying for it?

Yes — several routes exist: workforce grants such as WIOA, veterans’ education benefits, employer sponsorship and tuition reimbursement, payment plans, and community-funded seats through the Founders Wall. Eligibility for specific programs is still being confirmed.

Do you offer financing or payment plans?

Payment arrangements are handled individually, with the goal of keeping training affordable without predatory lending. Ask us and we’ll walk you through what’s possible.

What is “Fund the School”?

It’s our community funding effort. Through the Founders Wall, supporters in the trucking community can help fund seats for drivers who need it — the drivers-helping-drivers mission put into practice.

Let’s find a way to fund your seat

Drivers helping drivers — that’s the whole idea. Start your application, help fund a seat, or get your questions answered.

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