I've done substantial research into the trucking industry-enough to know that I'm so green that I am a backwards newby Anyhow, I've read many posts on many boards for advice that may save me costly screwups. I am looking into public sponsored training programs mostly with community colleges across the country. I have an Americorps education award that I can use for anything educational or related, as long as it is with a title IV school. Most every one I have found costs $3,000-...well, the sky is the limit. The exceptions are where I could use some experienced (not to mention neutral) guidance...
I do remember reading a thread on one site (before reading about the schools program) about San Juan College in New Mexico. I have not seen it since, despite searching. Anyways, in reading about and talking with staff, it sounds great-maybe too much so. I don't have my notes, but it was a longer course (8-10 weeks, about 240 hours) with lots of drive time, for under $1,000!
Then I found the Southeast/Metro Community Colleges in Nebraska. They have a ten week program with (I think) 340 hours with a substantial amount of drive time, also for under $1,000. I asked most of the normal questions (class size, drive/observation time, etc), but could not find a "catch," and when I asked how the price could be so low, I was told that it is state/public funded so they did not need to charge that much; also that the college administration had always used the college credit program for all program tuition, and it simply worked out to that amount.

Both courses seemed legit. in everything, the people I spoke with were very relaxed and didn't try to dodge questions or sugarcoat things; I got a good vibe from both places. The only red flag flapping in front of my face is the tuition cost. How can they possibly charge so little and operate at a high quality? Has anyone attended these courses? Has anyone heard about these programs? Are these the real deal or Memorex? I would definately welcome any/all advice/insights. Thanks y'all.