Driver Education Funding Program

IMPORTANT: 

The Youth Driver Education Program is now accepting applications. The application window will stay open until all program funds have been awarded.

The Youth Driver Education Funding Program provides financial assistance to eligible youth and young adults who need support completing required driver education and obtaining a Texas driver license. The program helps remove transportation barriers for individuals who were in foster care, are experiencing homelessness, or have been affected by family or dating violence, supporting greater independence and access to employment.

Who Is Eligible? 

Individuals through the age of 24 who meet one of the following: 
• Currently in foster care
• Age 18–21 in extended foster care
• Aged out of Texas foster care
• Experiencing homelessness
• Experienced family or dating violence, or are the child of someone who has

What the Program Covers: 
• Teen class (online/In person) - 24 hours
• Teen behind the wheel (BTW) instruction and observation - 14 hours
• Teen practice hours - 30 hours. Must have completed proof of classroom instruction and BTW training to be eligible for practice hours.
• Adult 6-hour driver education course (ages 18–24) - 6 hours

What the Program Does Not Cover: 
• Adult driver education for individuals 25 years of age or older
•  Adult behind the wheel training
• Any driver education service outside what is required for the Driver License
• Driving tests administered by driving schools
• Late/no show fees or costs for incomplete courses
• CDL Classes and courses

How to Apply:

To have a complete application, applicants must complete BOTH of the following steps:

1. Submit the online application. 
2. Email eligibility documentation with an Application ID (DEFY#####) within 10 days of an online application submission.  

Approval decisions are issued within five business days after eligible documentation is received.

Texas Workforce Commission Driver Education Funding Program Fiscal Year 2027 Application Form