REQUIREMENTS UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a Commercial Driver.
- Must meet the income levels listed above.
- Must be available to attend all classes:
- Course dates will be held Mondays – Thursdays, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM; April 06 – 30, 2026.
- Must be able to attend weekly throughout the month of February 2026 to prepare for CDL permit testing.
- Must be able to attend soft skills training in month of March 2026.
- Must complete the following at a college-designated clinic (scholarship will pay the fees):
- DOT Physical - DOT Chain of Custody Drug Screen
- Results must be negative. Negative-dilute results will not be accepted. Results cannot be dated more than 30 days before April 06, 2026.
- Must provide below documents by deadline.
- Motor Vehicle Report from the past three years. Results cannot be dated more than 30 days before April 06, 2026.
- Provide copy of driver’s license and social security card
- Students must have learner’s permit before second week of CDL class. Students will be reimbursed for permit fees and commercial license fees upon submission of receipts.
- Once accepted, all students must agree to meet deadlines for the screening requirements.
- Students who do not turn in the required documentation by the deadlines will not be accepted into the program.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Calhoun Community College, Decatur Campus, 6250 US Highway 31 North, Tanner, AL 35671.
- Must have a working telephone
By signing this document, I confirm that I have read all of the requirements for the Commercial Driver’s License Training Program funded through a grant provided by The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham and will comply with all requirements. I understand that filling out this document does not constitute acceptance into the Program and that the screenings will not be funded until I am accepted into the program.