Funding Private School

Hello folks, I have picked out my school, but now I need to figure out a way to fund it, money is very tight, as in I am not making an income at the moment, seeing I am working as a volunteer, what are my options besides a credit card or a loan? I am not qualified for the GI bill stuff cause my Dad was in the wrong era, any other ideas? Thanks

Rob A Bank? JUST KIDDING! Have you looked into Company Sponsored Training ? I start training with Swift Transportation next month. No money up front, interest free loan, 1 year commitment, $150.00 per mo. taken out of my pay for a 13 months. Total repayment to Swift $1950.00. Great deal for me and Swift.

I have considered that, sounds like a good deal too, but the company I am hoping to work with doesn't provide training. If I pick a different company the risk of a nuclear eruption at home greatly increase. McElroy offers weekends at home and that is my in, if I don't get that my mother who is already not happy with this would be really not happy. I want to make as small waves as I can and keep Mom at least somewhat happy. I know this does limit my options but this is how I am approaching it for now.

Good luck. If is any of my business, what are your Moms objections to your decision to become a Truck Driver? You don't need to reply, just curious. Most Moms want their kids to "Get off of their lazy butts and GET A JOB!"

A weekend off in that case may only be a 34hr reset like everywhere else. I wouldn't expect a full 2 to 3 days at home. McElroy is a good starting point in my opinion anyway. My choice is going to be Maverick, who I think has a cdl program now and off most weekends. I was told by a recruiter that TMC Transportation also has a new cdl program but couldn't find any info online. Just keep on researching and educate yourself before committing to one school and company. Also look into local community colleges. I went that route and paid little to nothing with the help of state grants and programs. Good luck to you.

Haha, right well, since I am actually working full time on our farm that is not her main concern. Her main concern is that she thinks trucking is a bad career choice. And she is afraid something bad will happen, she wants me to be safe.

Good luck. If is any of my business, what are your Moms objections to your decision to become a Truck Driver? You don't need to reply, just curious. Most Moms want their kids to "Get off of their lazy butts and GET A JOB!"

Gotcha, Moms can be that way. I'm 56 years old and my Mom is 85. She is a little nervous about me flying down the highway in an 80,000 pound beast as well. It sounds like she is worried about losing a good Farmhand too! Good luck to you and MOM, i'm sure you'll both work it out.

Have you checked into WIA grants? In MO they aren't just for unemployed folks but for adult continuing educations. Your local unemployment office or career readiness office will be able to tell you what the qualifications are. My private schooling was completely paid for by WIA including all licensing fees, my physical, and I even got reimbursed for my gas going back and forth to school!

Plus WIA is a GRANT not a loan. If something were to happen and you weren't able to finish school, you would not own anyone a penny!

Thanks, I sent them an email.