Whether or not you are entitled to a refund from the trucking school because of the felony conviction that you have that prevents you from getting your trucker's license, you first need to read your contract with the truck driving school in that the agreement (assuming you have one) sets forth the obligations owed to you by the school and vice versa in the absence of conflicting state law.Potentially the document may have some reference as to the effect of a felony conviction and getting a trucking license.The next step for you to do is contact another trucking school, and see what its protocol is as to advising possible students as to any challenges in getting a trucking license if one has a felony conviction.From what you have written there is a possibility of a factual basis for getting your fees paid for the trucking school. You might consider consulting with a criminal defenses attorney about the possibility of getting your felony conviction expunged which could assist you in getting your desired trucking license.