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Funding readiness

START YOUR FUNDING READINESS

Review current funding choices, gather your documents, and begin the funding process before Thursday orientation. Eligibility and approval depend on the funding path you choose.

Reserve an Orientation Seat

Program cost

CDL Program Tuition: $4,500

Additional required third-party costs—such as permit/license, skills testing, DOT physical, drug screening, and related expenses—may add up to $500 depending on the participant’s needs and provider charges.

Estimated total pathway cost: up to $5,000.

WIOA funding may cover up to $4,500 of tuition for eligible participants approved by their workforce agency. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by the agency, not ACE. Any uncovered balance and third-party costs are the participant’s responsibility. Payment-plan or private-financing options may be available; approval is not guaranteed.

Get ready

Commonly requested documents — exact requirements vary by agency

Not every applicant is asked for every item. Bring what you have; we will tell you what is still needed.

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security card
  • Proof of address or residency
  • Income, unemployment, dislocation, or employment documentation when applicable
  • Selective Service documentation when applicable
  • Diploma or GED if requested
  • Resume or work history if requested
  • SNAP, TANF, veteran, or reentry documentation only when applicable

ACE is not the WIOA eligibility office. Document requirements, award amounts, and timelines are set by the applicable workforce agency and can change without notice.

Pre-screen

What we may ask so we can route you correctly

These questions are optional and are used only to point you toward the right funding pathway and location.

  1. Question 1

    Current employment status

  2. Question 2

    County of residence

  3. Question 3

    Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or dislocated

  4. Question 4

    Veteran status, if you choose to share it

  5. Question 5

    Justice-involved or reentry status, if you choose to share it

Choose a path

Current funding choices

Review the five options below, then choose your Preferred funding path inside the existing ACE application. Reviewing an option here does not select it in the form.

WIOA / Workforce Agency Funding

Start the readiness process for workforce agency funding. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by the agency, not ACE.

Self-Pay

Choose this path if you expect to pay tuition and required third-party costs directly.

Payment Plan

Ask admissions about available payment-plan options. Terms and approval are not guaranteed.

Reentry / Partner Referral

Use this path if a reentry program, community partner, or referring agency is helping coordinate your training.

Not Sure — Help Me Identify Funding

Tell ACE about your situation so admissions can help identify which funding path may fit.

Start My Application

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding, financing, enrollment, acceptance, licensing or employment. Agency or provider approval determines eligibility, terms and awards; only authorized ACE admissions leadership may approve enrollment. Requirements, third-party charges and government fees may change; ACE provides the current checklist after application.

Additional possibilities

Other potential sponsor pathways

These pathways require separate eligibility and provider or agency approval. They are not currently guaranteed or represented as active payment methods.

  • GI Bill / veterans education benefits
  • Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Alabama SNAP Employment & Training
  • Employer tuition sponsorship

Process

How funding review works

  1. Step 1

    Complete the short sign-up

  2. Step 2

    Gather your documents from the checklist

  3. Step 3

    Attend Thursday orientation

  4. Step 4

    ACE and the funding program review your documents

  5. Step 5

    If approved, enrollment is scheduled

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