All eligible schools which offer commercial driver’s license (“CDL”) program(s) (as described below) may be eligible to submit an application to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (“ODHE”) in compliance with the criteria set forth below. If the respondent’s application is acceptable to ODHE, then an eligible school will be approved to solicit students enrolled in an approved CDL training program. Each enrolled student may apply for a grant and loan from the eligible school to participate in the CDL program. The participating eligible school, in cooperation with ODHE, will receive the grant and loan proceeds for enrolled students who applied for and are accepted into the CDL program. The participating eligible school will not be liable for the repayment of the loan made to the enrolled student but will be required to proactively counsel students prior to enrollment about program requirements, expectations, and timelines. ODHE, as loan servicer, will determine the rate and terms of each loan.
ODHE will be reallocating dollars to support current programs, 12/2025-12/2026, at schools that have demonstrated success.