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TWC's Youth Driver Education Funding Program (program) helps eligible young people and their children get driver education and become licensed drivers. The program covers costs for classes, in-car lessons, road tests, and other fees needed to get a driver's license. Driving schools can join the program as vendors and support eligible youth and young adults in becoming safe drivers. This can also help them find jobs and transition successfully into adulthood.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 

To join the program, eligible youth need to make sure their chosen driving school is registered with TWC. Once a school becomes a vendor, it gets listed on the TWC program web page. Applicants prepare and submit their application and eligibility verification directly to TWC. The youth should discuss with driving schools about the courses and services they need and their costs, all of which must be detailed in their application.

Once approved, TWC will send payment to the driving school within 30 days and notify both the applicant and the school of the approval. The driving school will confirm with TWC that the registration is complete. After approval and registration, the applicant can begin their driver education.

ARE YOU EDIGIBLE? READ THE QUALIFICATIONS BELOW:

You can apply for free driver's education if you meet at least one of these criteria:

  • You are younger than 18 years old and residing in foster care now
  • You are at least 18 years old, but younger than 21, in foster care being paid for by the Department of Family and Protective Services
  • You experienced dating violence, or you are a child of someone who experienced dating violence[1]
  • You experienced family violence, or you are a child of someone who experienced family violence[2] 
  • You are younger than 26 years old and aged out of the Texas Foster Care system or have experienced homelessness [3]
  • You are younger than 26 years old and have experienced or are experiencing homelessness[4]

If you think you may be eligible for the program, complete the application and eligibility verification forms, even if you are not sure. The application will be reviewed within five (5) business days to determine if you are eligible.

Join our Teen Driver Program to receive specialized training designed for young drivers. We prioritize safety and responsible driving habits to prepare teens for the road ahead.

If you want to apply for the program, you have to show that you belong to one of the groups listed above. Pick the group that describes you best. Then, when you apply, you’ll need to provide PROOF that you belong to that group:

 

FOSTER CARE

If you want to apply for the program, you have to show that you belong to one of the groups listed above. Pick the group that describes you best. Then, when you apply, you’ll need to provide PROOF that you belong to that group.

Foster Care:
If you are in foster care or extended foster care right now, you can get your PROOF in this way:  
Ask your caseworker or Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) staff to fill out one of the following:
Youth or Young Adult in Foster Care Residency Verification for a Driver License or State Identification Card Fee Waiver (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Form K-908-2042)   
Foster Care Verification Form (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Form K-908-4200).  

If you are younger than 26 years old and aged out of foster care in Texas, you can get PROOF one of these ways:  
Ask your PAL staff to fill out one of the following forms:
Foster Care Verification Form (Texas Department of Family Protective Services Form K-908-4200). 
Youth or Young Adult in Foster Care Residency Verification for a Driver License or State Identification Card Fee Waiver (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Form K-908-2042)    
If you do not have a PAL staff or don’t know how to contact them, contact the staff at the State Office staff of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services PAL Program for assistance.

Proof Of Homeless Requirement:

 

Homeless:
If you are younger than 26 years old and have experienced or are experiencing homelessness you can get your PROOF one of these ways:  
  
Certification of Homeless Status for Texas Birth Certificate and Texas Identification Card and Driver License form
If you can’t find the specific form, you can use the TWC Eligibility Verification Form instead. Just keep in mind that an adult * who can verify your eligibility will need to fill out this form for you.

*This form can be completed by your school’s homeless liaison or staff at a program that provides services to people experiencing homelessness, such as a drop-in, emergency shelter, transitional living or housing programs. See more information at 42 USC CHAPTER 119, SUBCHAPTER VI, Part B: Education for Homeless Children and Youths (house.gov).

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Family/Dating Violence:
If you have experienced family violence2, dating violence3, or are the child of someone who experienced family or dating violence you can get your PROOF one of these ways:  
The Certification Letter for Family or Dating Violence signed by one of the professionals listed on the form
If you can’t find the specific form mentioned above, you can use the TWC Eligibility Verification Form instead. Just keep in mind that an advocate * will need to fill out this form for you.
*Advocate at a family violence center who assisted the victim, a licensed medical care or mental health provider, the director of an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or the director of a transitional living program.