Quick View Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program FY27
The Quick View Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program funds CDL student training in Ohio, supporting workforce growth through grants and loans from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Funder: Ohio Department of Higher Education
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (submission window opens) | August 1, 2026 (questions deadline) | August 28, 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per school/program ($180,000 max per school with multiple locations); total pool up to $2,955,000; awards support student grants and loans, not to exceed program costs.
Summary: Supports Ohio CDL training programs by providing financial aid to students through grants and loans to expand the state's commercial driver workforce.
Description
The Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), aims to strengthen Ohio’s commercial driving workforce by providing financial support to students enrolled in approved Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs. The program offers grants and loans to help students complete their training, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the commercial driving sector across Ohio. Funding is awarded to eligible schools, which in turn distribute grants and loans to qualifying students.
