Mid-City Truck Driving Academy
6740 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
Chicago, IL 60634
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http://www.midcitycdl.com| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 773.725.3000 |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person name | Christopher Hoffman |
| Contact person title | President |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 773.725.3000 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | CDL Truck Driver Training |
| School accreditation | Illinois Secretary of State |
| Specialized licensure | CDL - Commercial Drivers License - Illinois Secretary of State |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
4 Week CDL Program 5 Week CDL program 6 Week CDL Program 8 Week CDL Program |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,853,114 |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes, CTA Line 77 |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking |
| County | Cook |
| Additional information | CDL training and job placement is available. |
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| Total number of students | 548 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 40% |
| Number of countries represented | 10 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 65% |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
4-week CDL Program (160 Hours): $3,480.00 5-week CDL Program (200 Hours): $4,130.00 6-week CDL Program (240 Hours): $4,980.00 8-week CDL Program: $7,750.00 All expenses are covered in tuition and Haz-Mat training is included. |
| Tuition refund policy |
Mid City Truck Driving Academy will not refund any tuition or part of tuition if the school is capable and willing to perform its part of this contract. If the school cannot fulfill this contract we will refund on a prorated basis specified below: Enrollment tuition fee $300.00 non-refundable. Classroom and lab time are prorated at $30.00 per hour. Hands on training (driving) will be prorated at $70.00 per hour. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
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| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Grant from federal government | At Mid-City Truck Driving Academy, we are committed to assisting individuals eligible for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Through WIOA, students may qualify for free training, including CDL training. We also help direct applicants to the appropriate office to apply for these opportunities, ensuring they can access financial aid. |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Grant from state government | At Mid-City Truck Driving Academy, we are committed to assisting individuals eligible for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Through WIOA, students may qualify for free training, including CDL training. We also help direct applicants to the appropriate office to apply for these opportunities, ensuring they can access financial aid. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Christopher Hoffman |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.725.3000 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Admission is available | CDL class starts every Monday. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information | Need current and valid drivers license |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Assist formerly incarcerated with job placement |