TDDS Technical Institute has several of their programs approved for Veterans Training. Those Programs Approved for Veterans Training are both Truck Driving Programs and the Diesel Technician Training Program. TDDS has several options available to Military Personnel and their dependants including but not limited to the following:
- Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 Bill
- Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill
- Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
- Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
- Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve
Please note that there is also a comparison tool which can show you how each Chapter above is funded including the Tuition, Basic Allowance for Housing and Book Stipend when you enter TDDS Technical Institute in the school search box. The webpage will also give you some basic facts about our school.
First Time VONAPP Applicant
For first time users who are applying for benefits, complete your Veterans On-Line Application – VONAPP (VA Form 22-1990). Please make sure that you make the effective date on or before the start date that you have chosen with your Admission’s Representative.
Once you have completed this form, the VA will generate a Certificate of Eligibility, which is needed prior to you starting school. The timeframe for getting your Certificate of Eligibility may vary widely, therefore, you should fill out the application as soon as possible in the process to make sure you have the Certificate of Eligibility by your start date.
You can view your benefits at any time using the ebenefits system (See Manage Your Education Benefits Section). You may also be able to print out your Certificate of Eligibility on this webpage.
Recurrent VONAPP Applicant
For prospective students that have already filled out the Veteran On-Line Application (VONAPP) and may have used benefits in the past, you will need to fill out the VA form 22-1995 to change your benefits to TDDS Technical Institute. If you have gone to another school using your VA benefits you will need to get transcripts from that school(s).
For More Information
If you have questions (VA Form 22-1990, 22-1995, 22-5490, or 22-5495) about the status of your claim, general benefit information, or need assistance completing your form(s), you can contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551 to speak with an Education Case Manager. You may also contact the VA via their secure e-mail service by using their “Submit a Question” section at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
If you have technical problems using the VONAPP web site, you may contact the VA via e-mail. Do not use this address for questions on the status of your claim, benefits questions, etc.
If you have any questions about the information above, please feel free to contact your Admissions Representative at TDDS Technical Institute or Gary Lopuchovsky, Veteran Service Coordinator at 330-538-2216 or e-mail us your questions.
TDDS Technical Institute has several companies that actively recruit graduates from the school and who have some special incentives (Pay Rate, Bonuses etc.) for those who qualify under the company’s guidelines. Please contact the individual companies for all of their requirements and incentives available and guidelines they may have for these incentives. Some of these companies include but are not limited to:
Werner’s Enterprises Veteran Benefits Program
Valley Transportation Hiring Program
