How Do I Get a Grant for Truck Driving School in the State of Alabama?

Going to school to learn to drive a truck is expensive. Alabama and the Federal Government provide grants to help ease the cost for the student or to cover it altogether. Alabama offers a grant through the Alabama Student Grant Program, which will cover up to $1,200 of the student's tuition and fees. The Federal Pell Grant's maximum award is $5,500, according to the Federal Student Aid website, but the Federal Government bases the amount it awards on financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine the financial need of students applying for a Pell Grant.

Things You'll Need

  • Your financial information
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Instructions

  1. Alabama Student Grant Program

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      Apply to a truck driving training program at an Alabama community college or technical school. The student financial aid office will tell you if they are an eligible school for the Alabama Student Grant Program.

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      Gather your personal information and your previous year's tax forms.You will also need your parents' information if they claim you as a dependent.

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      Download the Alabama Student Grant Application (see Resource section).

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      Fill out the application and print it.

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      Mail the application to the Alabama Student Grant Program, PO Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130.

    Federal Pell Grant

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      Apply at a college or technical school that has Pell Grant eligibility. The school's financial aid department will tell you if the school has this eligibility.

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      Gather the information and items you will need to fill out the application. These will include your Social Security Number, tax returns, driver's license and bank statements. You will also need your parents' information if they still claim you as a dependent.

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      Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN allows you to sign your application electronically. Your parents will need a PIN if you are using their financial information.

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      Fill out the worksheet before you fill out the application. Filling out the worksheet first gives you the opportunity to correct any information before you apply.

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      Fill out the FAFSA online (see Resource section).

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