Commercial driver’s license (CDL) training
APR 29 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Get on the road to a new career with your Class A CDL
CDL Info Sessions
Join us at an information session to learn more about our CDL training program and how you can get on the road to a great career. Meet and greet with the CDL team and get your all questions answered.
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Info session Location:
Stark State College Akron
360 Perkins St.
Akron, OH 44304
You’ll get there in high gear with truck driving training that’s just eight weeks or less – starting off with classroom sessions followed by behind-the-wheel range and open road training.
You’ll get a minimum of 200 hours of Class A Tractor Trailer training with 48’ length trailers. All trucks are outfitted with 10-speed non-synchronized manual transmissions.
You’ll also be prepared for hazardous (H endorsement) and doubles and triples (T endorsement) written exams at the same time.
CDL permit not required to start.
Two CDL training options
Option 1
Non-Credit Class A CDL: The cost of the non-credit truck driving program is $6,565.20. Students can receive the training in five or eight weeks with day and evening/weekend options available. Non-credit is defined as a student not pursuing a college degree or certificate. This option is NOT eligible for federal financial aid. You may qualify for funding through state or local programs, and we encourage you to contact the local Ohio Mean Jobs Center about possible supplemental funding: https://jfs.ohio.gov/owd/WIOA/map.stm.
Course Delivery Options
SSC’s CDL training classes are offered on the following schedule with classes starting approximately every 3-4 weeks:
Full-Time Day Track – 5 Weeks
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5.p.m.
Evening/Weekend – 8 Weeks:
4 nights/week plus every Saturday
Monday thru Thursday: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer Part-Time Day Track – 8 Weeks
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (summer only)
How to apply for non-credit Class A CDL training (Option 1)
- Attend an upcoming information session
- Schedule and pay for classes. Payment due in full to schedule class. Note that this option is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. State and local funding may be available.
College Credit Commercial Driver’s License Career Enhancement Certificate (CEC): The cost is $7,453.60. This for-credit option includes all training in Option 1, plus three additional classes (16 credit hours total). You’ll get in-demand skills and certifications for the transportation industry. Students enrolled and intending to complete the CDL CEC may apply for federal financial aid by completing a FAFSA. If your intent is to only complete CDL 121 & CDL 122, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.
The additional classes (ENV 123, 124, 221) comprising the CDL CEC are offered each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.
How to apply for college credit CDL Career Enhancement Certificate training (Option 2)- Apply online to the College
- Request that your official transcripts be sent directly to SSC. This includes official high school or GED transcript and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Demonstrate reading proficiency by taking the Accuplacer reading assessment or providing your ACT/SAT score (within last 5 years) or prior college credit.
- If you plan to apply for federal financial aid, complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Stark State’s school code is 011141.
- Financial Aid/Funding must be fully in place to schedule for classes. Once these requirements are completed, schedule an appointment with Beth Blackburn for information on the CDL program and to register for classes.
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