Driver Education Grant Program

Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply below to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. Students with grants can enroll in any driver education program offered by an authorized driver education provider. The tuition will be paid directly to the Driver Training school.

Information on all the steps needed to obtain a driver license is available at wisconsindmv.gov/teendriver.

Eligible students

• Wisconsin resident

• 14.5 -19 years of age

• Eligible or receiving free & reduced lunch

• Student has not previously held a driver license

Driving Instruction

• Grant covers 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of behind the wheel

• Enroll in certified public school, CESA program, Tribal or private school, or DMV-licensed driver training school (note: provider must be registered with Wisconsin DMV)

• Grant funds issued to a student expire after 18 months of no use and student may reapply

The process for students

• Apply online below

• Receive a confirmation email with confirmation “coupon” numbers for the course(s)

• Share the coupon number(s) with the licensed driving school

• Schools will enter the coupon number in their student records upon course enrollment

• Payment for the course(s) will be sent electronically to the schools from Wisconsin DMV

Note: after completing the driver training, student must pay for Instruction Permit, road test and Probationary License fees.