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09/22/2026

Mark your calendars for the next rollout of Grant funding. October 12, 2026 It is now 2 years since the WIDOT started this driver ed 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.

Wisconsin DMV is dedicated to ongoing driver education through knowledge and skill. Our Driver Education Grant Program is another step in ensuring the availability of driver education and safe driving. We are pleased to announce the next quarterly launch of the Driver Education Grant will be on Monday, October 12th, 2026.

Students, parents, and all those who may be interested in a notification closer to the time of the launch can sign up with their email at: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

As a reminder, the grant program is not to be used as a refund program. If the student/parent has made partial payments, a refund will not be issued in place of payment from the grant. Grants will also not be issued to cover remaining balances. If a student paid for classroom but not behind the wheel, they may use the behind the wheel coupon only.

Checkout our website for more details www.firstratedrivingschool.com

07/06/2026

Driver Education Grant program will launch on July 13th , 2026. Students and/or parents may visit the DOT website at Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program to apply.
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

If students enroll but are not accepted for a grant this quarter, they can visit our notification list to be notified when the grant will be available again the next quarter. The notification list will be available when the grant is not.

07/04/2026

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July.
Happy 250 America 🇺🇸🎆🇺🇸

04/11/2026

As of this afternoon (April 27) there are still funds available to any student who qualifies for the grant program.

Students & parents can apply for the grant at: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

As a reminder, the grant program is not to be used as a refund program. If the student/parent has made partial payments, a refund will not be issued in place of payment from the grant, and the grant will not cover the remaining balance. However, If a student paid for classroom but not behind the wheel, they may use the behind the wheel coupon only.

The Driver Education Grant program will launch on Monday, April 13th, at 9:00 AM.

Students and/or parents may visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program to apply. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The grant program is not to be used as a refund program and will not cover paid or partially paid courses.

If you are looking to apply for a grant, please do not hesitate. Applications open up at 9 am on Monday, April 13. First-come, first-served.

The State will be offering over 5000 grants this quarter!

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy and healthy New Year!

12/24/2025

🎄🤍 This Christmas, we are thankful for every customer, partner, and supporter who makes what we do possible. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and abundant blessings.
Merry Christmas from all of us at 1st Rate Driving School ❤️🎄

05/26/2025

05/19/2025

With the continued Cellcom outage we are available via text , email or messenger.
For registrations pleaae use the below link
The website also has great information

www.firstratedrivingschool.com

Thank you to everyone for your patience during this trying time.

Take our comprehensive driver ed course online or in a traditional classroom setting at our Wisconsin driving school. Gain confidence behind-the-wheel and learn the rules of the road with our Wisconsin state-approved driver ed program. Register online for driver ed today.

05/16/2025

Nsight/Cellcom is currently experiencing a significant network outage. As a result, we are unable to receive incoming calls at this time. However, we remain accessible via text messages or emails. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

12/25/2024

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year.