Driver Education Grant Program
Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply here 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.
Information on all the steps needed to obtain a driver license is available at wisconsindmv.gov/teendriver.
Eligible students
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- Wisconsin resident
- 14-19 years of age
- Eligible or receiving free & reduced lunch
- Student has not previously held a driver license
- 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
- Apply online here
- 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
