COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

You will need to have the following completed BEFORE registration:

1) Complete the application for admission and pay $20.00 non-refundable application fee. This fee can be paid at the Savannah, Effingham or Liberty Campuses. (If you have previously paid a Savannah Technical College application fee, you will not need to do so again. However, you will have to file a readmission application.

2) FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION: Before filling out the application for financial aid you will need to apply for a pin number at the pin website located at www.pin.ed.gov. This is required to electronically sign your financial aid application. Once you have acquired a pin number you can fill out your financial aid application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Be aware this should be done at least 1 to 2 weeks prior to registration. If you are a male, born after 1960 and didn't register with Selective Service you may not be eligible for the Hope Grant. If you have not been a resident of Georgia for at least 24 months, you may not be eligible. Please contact our office if you have questions in regards to financial aid eligibility guidelines.

3) Contact the Learning Center to take COMPASS placement testing, if required.

Savannah Campus - 912.443.5716 Liberty Campus - 912.408.6019

Effingham Campus - 912.754.2880

4) Obtain a copy of 7 yr MVR from your local Department of Driver's Services from the state that issued your driver's license. (You must obtain your learner's permit from that state as well.) 

5) Obtain a DOT Physical and DOT Drug Screen. THE ONLY APPROVED CLINIC FOR PHYSICALS AND DOT DRUG SCREENS IS: HEALTH AWARENESS ENTERPRISES, 1481 Dean Forest Road, Building 200 Suite C, Savannah, GA 31405. 912.964.1531

6) Bring the MVR, DOT Physical, and proof of DOT drug screen to the Effingham Campus of Savannah Technical College to sign up for the program.