Enrollment Information Q & A
Basic info:
The full program cost is $275. paid in full or $285 in payments.($50.00
taken at registration and then 2 payments of $ 117.50)
How old do you have to be to take driver education classes?
The student must be 14 years of age to begin taking driver education. To
obtain a learner's permit the student must be 15 years of age. For the
teen driving course, the oldest age is 18 years old.
What do I need to enroll?
Only a $50 payment is required to enroll. At enrollment, you will receive
instructions on the other forms needed to process the application for your
instruction permit.
What is a TEA form?
For DPS to process a student's application for an instruction permit, the
Texas Education Agency requires a form (officially known as the Verification
of Enrollment form) to verify the student is attending school 90% of the
time. Please click here for a printable form, or see your school's attendence office.
How does behind-the-wheel instruction work?
Once the student obtains his/her permit, s/he will set up appointments by using our schedule2drive system online or during class for 7 hours driving and 7 hours observation. Driving appointments are scheduled one at a time.
DPS will need the following items to issue a permit....Please begin gathering
this information: