PLACEMENT. FSCC provides Commercial Driving instruction at:

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1 Thank you for your interest in our Truck Driving Program. Our six week program allows students to accumulate 16 hours of college credit in preparation for the Commercial Driving License (CDL) examination for operation vehicles in interstate commerce. We are located in Ft. Scott, KS. We are authorized licensing examiners for the state of KS, and administer the driving portion of the CDL exam at the school. We are accredited through the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools. During the six week period, students accumulate 240 hours of classroom and driving time. Emphasis is on federal motor carrier regulations, driver s daily log, mileage and defensive driving. We can prepare you for the written exam or you may take the written exam prior to attending the program. Students spend 151 hours in the driving segment of the training. This time includes the driving range and backing range. FSCC provides Commercial Driving instruction at: Fort Scott Community College 2108 S. Horton Ft. Scott, KS PLACEMENT We are proud of the Fort Scott Community College Truck Driving Program, and are pleased that we have a 96% employment rate with employers who hire our students because of the quality of training they receive at our school. Program instructors and office personnel will assist students and alumni in finding full-time employment. Every effort is made to secure jobs for which applicants are qualified and to give employers accurate information. At the end of the course, individuals who successfully complete the course will be presented a school certificate of completion.

2 FT. SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM FT. SCOTT, KS, and PAOLA, KS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Six-week Truck Driving Program TUITION FOR BOURBON CO, KANSAS RESIDENTS IS $3, TUITION FOR ALL OTHER KANSAS RESIDENTS IS $3, TUITION FOR A MO, OK, CO OR NE RESIDENT IS $3, TUITION FOR A RESIDENT FROM OTHER STATES IS $3, THE TUITION COVERS REGISTRATION, STUDENT CENTER FEES, TRUCK LAB FEES AND THE DRUG SCREEN. ADDITIONAL COSTS: KANSAS CDL PERMIT -- $13.00 (OTHER STATES VARY ON COSTS) CDL LICENSE $29.00 HazMat Endorsement requires a $95.00 fee + $10.00 ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS COSTS $10.00 EACH DOT PHYSICAL -- $85.00 AT FSCC, & $85.00 AT KC@PAOLA MISSOURI CDL PERMIT $32.50 CDL LICENSE WITH ALL ENDORSEMENTS $70.00 (ACTUAL COST MAY VARY) LICENSE HOLDERS FROM OTHER STATES SHOULD CONTACT US FOR LICENSE INFORMATION HOUSING: THE COST OF HOUSING IS $ FOR THE ENTIRE 6-WEEK PROGRAM. (FORT SCOTT CAMPUS ONLY) MEALS: 80 MEALS -- $ (FORT SCOTT CAMPUS ONLY). METHODS OF PAYMENT 1. Personal financing such as your own bank, loans from family, loans from life insurance policies, or refinancing an existing loan. 2. Master Card or Visa 3. VA benefits If you are eligible, contact you local VA representative for details or call (800) or (800) VA pays you direct after training. You would still need the cash up front to pay the school. 4. Contact your local Job Service or other state and federal agencies and see if you qualify for funding. 5. Farm or Agricultural workers: SER Corporation in Kansas at (316) or (877)

3 FOR STATES OTHER THAN KS OR MO CONTACT THE STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IN YOUR AREA. REGARDING CDL PERMITS AND OUT-OF-STATE LICENSES The State of Kansas requires all students to obtain a CDL instruction permit. Permits will cost $ During the first week of training, study material and review tests will be issued. If you prefer, Kansas license holders may acquire this permit before starting the six-week course. The CDL study manual can be obtained from your local Driver s License Examining Bureau. **EXCEPTION** MISSOURI STUDENTS WILL OBTAIN A MISSOURI CDL INSTRUCTION PERMIT THE FIRST WEEK OF TRAINING. IF YOU PREFER, MISSOURI LICENSE HOLDERS MAY ACQUIRE THIS PERMIT BEFORE STARTING CLASSES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THE PROGRAMS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AT FSCC [email protected] [email protected] x 5388 or x FT SCOTT, KS Visit our website at

4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Is financial aid available through the school? There is no financial aid available through the school. Check with various state agencies in your home state for programs to assist you in paying the tuition. In KS you can check with Heartland Works, WIA, Workforce Development, Unemployment Office, VA, SRS, SER, and Voc-Rehab. Other states have similar programs. Call us with your funding questions. 2. Is housing available? Cost? Housing is available only at the Ft. Scott location. The cost is $ for all 6 weeks. This is based on multiple occupancy, meaning that you will probably share an apartment with another trucking student. 3. What are the accommodations? Each apartment has a refrigerator, stove, microwave and coffeepot. There is cable TV. Each apartment has 3 twin beds and bed linens are furnished. 4. When can I check in at Ft. Scott? You can check in the day before class starts. We would like to have you check into the apartments at 4:00 p.m. 5. Total cost of the program? The cost will depend on the state of residence. The following examples are for those attending the Fort Scott Campus ONLY: KS RESIDENTS - BOURBON CO KS RESIDENTS TUITION $3, TUITION $3, CDL A PERMIT $13.00 CDL A PERMIT $13.00 CDL A LICENSE $29.00 CDL A LICENSE $29.00 D.O.T. PHYSICAL $85.00 D.O.T. PHYSICAL $85.00 TOTAL $3, TOTAL $3, *HOUSING (IF NEEDED) $ *HOUSING (IF NEEDED) $ TOTAL $3, TOTAL $3, *80 MEAL PLAN $ *80 MEAL PLAN $ TOTAL $3, TOTAL $3, *OPTIONAL *OPTIONAL MO RESIDENT TUITION $3, CDL A PERMIT $32.50 CDL A LICENSE $70.00 D.O.T. PHYSICAL $85.00 TOTAL $3, *HOUSING (IF NEEDED) $ TOTAL $4, *80 MEAL PLAN $ TOTAL $4, *OPTIONAL

5 If you live in AR, NE, CO or OK your tuition is still $3, The other costs such as housing and meals are the same. Call us at and ask for the Transportation Dept. on information for licensing. NOTE: The Tuition for states other than those listed above is $3, Call us at and ask for the Transportation Dept. for information on licensing. All other costs are the same. 6. Meals? Meals can be purchased in the cafeteria at Ft. Scott 7. What are the hours? In Ft. Scott the hours are from 7:00 AM- 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri In certain circumstances you may also attend any of our locations over a 12-week period. You can attend 4 hours in the morning or 4 hours in the afternoon for 12 weeks. You must be able to qualify for this. 8. Will I have to take the skills tests over again when I go home? We are licensed by the state of KS to administer the skills portion of the road test. If you are a MO resident you will be taken to the state of Missouri for your skills test. Your instructor will take you and your truck to the DMV for testing. For all other states please call us for information. 9. Do I need to have my permit before class starts? YES. 10. What about job placement? About 96% of our graduates are hired directly out of school. This is dependant on meeting industry criteria such as MVR, work history, and prior convictions. 11. Will trucking company recruiters come to the campus? During the class various recruiters will visit the class. However, we cannot pedict who will come as the companies schedule their visits based upon their need for drivers. We have brochures from many companies and will assist in finding the right company for you. 12. How many students per driving instructor? As a general rule each instructor will have 3 students or less per truck. 13. Do I need to take the D.O.T. physical before class? You do not need to take the physical prior to attending. Physicals at the Fort Scott and Kansas City area school are $ If you can get the physical done cheaper please do so. Do not take a drug screen on your own. The drug screen is included in the tuition cost and will be administered by the school. 14. What are the requirements to attend the truck driving school? The only requirements needed for the school are a valid drivers license, a CDL Permit and to be able to pass a D.O.T. physical. Ft. Scott Community College 2108 S. Horton St. Ft. Scott, KS Ext 5388 or 5386 FAX (620) [email protected] [email protected]

6 HOW TO OBTAIN MONEY FOR TRUCKING SCHOOL Unemployed or low income: If you were laid off from your job, or you work for minimum wage, you may be eligible for funding through your state employment office. In KS ask for the KansasWorks/WIA (Workforce In Action) representative. In some cases you can collect your unemployment while attending the program. In the Kansas City, MO area check with Full Employment Council (FEC). In other parts of MO check with nearest MO Career Center. Dislocated Worker: If your job has moved and you can no longer work there, you may be eligible for funding under the Dislocated Workers Program. Check with the nearest state employment office. Disability: If you have a disability that doesn t impede your driving skills and you are able to work, ask your counselor about funding your trucking education. Veterans: If you are a veteran you may be eligible under the G.I. Bill. Check with a VA counselor for funding. We are approved for funding through the VA. If you are the son or daughter of a retired veteran you may be eligible for funding as well. Disabled Veterans and their dependents: Disabled veterans and their sons or daughters may also eligible for training funds. Check with a VA rep. SRS or Welfare recipients: In many cases those who are drawing assistance from their state will also qualify for training funds. Check with your counselor for information and eligibility requirements. Native Americans: If you are of Native American heritage check with your Tribal representatives to see if you are eligible for funding. Church Groups: If you are a member of a church, check with them to see if they have a program to fund education or job training. Personal Finance: Most of the big trucking companies have a tuition reimbursement program. You could borrow the money from a bank, credit union, friend or relative and have the trucking company send the reimbursement directly to them. Partial payment: You can pay ½ the amount due on the first day of class and pay the remainder at the start of the third week of a 6 week program. If you are in a 12 week program you pay the remainder at the start of the 4 th week. Farm owners or farm workers: If you currently own a farm and have decided to change careers you may be eligible for training funds that will pay for the trucking school. Call us for details. If you work in any farm related business and want to change careers you may be eligible for training funds. Call us for details. If none of the above options apply to you please call us so we can tell you about any company paid training programs that are currently available. We can be reached at Ask for the Transportation Dept.

7 COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING SCHEDULE CLASS DATES CLASS STARTS CLASS ENDS January 5, 2015 February 13, 2015 February 16, 2015 March 27, 2015 March 30, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 11, 2015 June 19, 2015 July 6, 2015 August 14, 2015 August 17, 2015 September 25, 2015 September 28, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 9, 2015 December 18, CLASS DATES CLASS STARTS CLASS ENDS January 4, 2016 February 12, 2016 February 15, 2016 March 25, 2016 March 28, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 9, 2016 June 9, 2016 July 5, 2016 August 12, 2016 August 15, 2016 September 23, 2016 September 26, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 7, 2016 December 16, 2016