The management and personnel of Diesel Truck Driver Training School have a profound respect for all those who serve in the military and sacrifice for our country. Therefore, we strive to put forth the maximum effort and consideration for all military veterans who wish to attend DDS. Our organization has trained over 2,000 veterans in our fifty years of operation. Veterans of the U.S. military may qualify for one of several programs depending on when you served. If you are currently on active duty, you may still qualify for educational assistance. Diesel Truck Driver Training School (DDS) training courses are approved for the following veterans and military benefits.
Educational Benefit Programs
Post-911 GI Bill ® – If you entered the service after September 11, 2001 and you qualify, you can receive up to approximately $30,000 per year for tuition assistance. In addition to the tuition assistance, you can receive monthly living expense payments while you are in school.
Montgomery GI Bill ® – This GI Bill ® was a program offered to pre-911 service members. If you qualify, you may collect monthly payments.
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 at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill .
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 Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill ."
DOD SkillBridge Program
This program allows eligible service members to attend our school during the final 180 days of their active-duty service. Participation requires specific approval from the service member’s commanding officer in accordance with Department of Defense SkillBridge guidelines. Veterans who are eligible for the Skillbridge Program who enroll in the School’s programs may use their GI Bill educational benefits in the same manner as veterans who enroll in the School’s programs without using the Skillbridge Program.
Housing Vouchers For Qualified Veterans
Effective September 15th 2014 Diesel Truck Driver Training School will be offering all eligible veterans a housing voucher which can be redeemed at our dormitory for the full cost of housing in a double occupancy room for the complete length of the student’s training period. To qualify, the veteran must have been honorably discharged from the military and submit their Form DD214 to the school registrar. This voucher has a value of between $120 and $2,280 depending on the length of the student’s training ($120 per week multiplied by the number of weeks of training). This voucher can only be used for the School’s dormitory and cannot be redeemed for cash.
National Guard and Reserve Members
Members of the National Guard and Reserves are not exempt from educational benefits. You may qualify for the GI Bill ® , TAP, or a state military benefits program.
If you were injured while serving in the military, or you are a dependent of an injured service member, then you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits.
The information provided is for informational purposes only and neither constitutes nor implies any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of any entity, product, service, or organization by the Department of Defense SkillBridge program or any part of the Department of Defense.