CDL Funding Options
Funding Your Vocational Technical Education
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute believes that every person deserves access to an affordable, career-focused education in an industry they are excited about. To ensure we are helping everyone we can, our Financial Services Officers will walk you through different funding options.
CDL Options
Don’t let finances get in the way of getting your career on the road. Let our team talk you through the options to find you a path forward that fits your financial situation.
Options May Include:
Workforce Agency Funding
Workforce agencies can connect students with various funding options and services, including state and federal tuition assistance through grants and programs.
Veterans Funding
Veterans or eligible beneficiaries may qualify to use the GI Bill® at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute. Many Veterans can qualify for more than one education benefits program. Available programs include Post 911 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve), and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (Awarded to eligible students who had a parent or guardian that died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001). Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ (Open Link in new window).
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Open Link in new window).
Scholarships
Opportunities for tuition assistance may be available to students meeting certain criteria in the form of scholarships. To see what scholarships are currently being offered for our school, please visit https://www.stvt.edu/consumer-information/.
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
A student with a physical or mental disability which may be a handicap to employment may be eligible for training services provided through the state government agency for Vocational Rehabilitation. Students desiring further information should contact the admissions office or call Vocational Rehabilitation directly.
Cash Payments
Students with available funds can choose to pay for their training directly.
Third-Party Lending
Third-party lenders can provide student loans specifically designed for educational purposes. Paramount Capital Group also offers students a private financing option. Paramount works with schools to help qualified applicants achieve success by removing financial roadblocks to enrollment. See the website for more information: https//paracap.com/borrowers/.
These options will vary by state and by campus, so reach out today.