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Finally Going To School

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chasser, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. Mar 28, 2007 #1
    chasser

    chasser Bobtail Member

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    Well...it's been awhile since I last posted here. I've been working on getting financing for the best school I could find. I now have my permit and start my 6 weeks of truck driving school with San Jacinto Collage April 2nd.

    I decided to go this route after reading that most of you experienced truckers suggested that I pay and get my training myself. Well...since I'm unemployed I was able to get complete financing for the school which was even sweeter.

    Soon I'll be looking for a good company to get on with and will again turn to this forum for some great help.

    Thank You All
     
    chasser, Mar 28, 2007
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  3. Mar 28, 2007 #2
    Cerberus101

    Cerberus101 Heavy Load Member

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    well congrats goes out to you. keep us informed on your progress........
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2007 #3
    rangerman1

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    Congrats! Says good things that you checked things out first. I snicker now, at the false impressions I had about the job before becoming a trucker! Luckily, I'm one of those that likes what the job's REALLY like!
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2007 #4
    mike4104tx

    mike4104tx Light Load Member

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    Hey Chasser,

    Looks like we are neighbours. I thought about taking San jac's CDL classes, but with my work schedual it is just not possible right now.

    Good luck, and keep us informed on your progress. I don't mean to get personal... but.... Did they used Stafford Loans for the financing?

    Mike
     
    mike4104tx, Mar 31, 2007
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  7. Mar 31, 2007 #5
    chasser

    chasser Bobtail Member

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    No I went through another source. I researched FASFA, The Hazelwood ACT, and Worksource for funding. After getting the run around for a month from Worksource, I had to write My Senators regarding the needless hoops they were making me continually jump through. I got responce from three Senators offices and a call from WorkSource two days later saying I was approved for financial aid. Geeeese.....it's so true. Those of us that need help can't get it, and those that don't do. But... bottom line I finally got funding. Also, it seemed as though FASFA was about to come through also just after the WorkSource did. All I would have had to do was present and complete few more forms and I thing I may have had help from them also.
     
    chasser, Mar 31, 2007
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