Thief River Falls Community Education

Driver’s Education Program Information

Eligibility & Registration

Students should be 15 (or close to 15) to register for this course. When registering, please include the parent’s email address as the primary contact. A student email may be added as a secondary option. Register online at www.trf.reg.eleyo.com. (Registration links are listed below).

To help ensure a safe and successful experience, please indicate on the registration form if your student has any special needs or requires accommodations.

Class size is limited, so register early. To receive a refund or transfer to another section, you must notify Community Education at least 7 business days before the class start date. Students who withdraw after class begins will forfeit tuition.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition is $400, due at the time of registration. This includes:

• 30 hours of classroom instruction
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) training OR
• 4 hours BTW + 8 hours of simulation (4 sessions of 2 hours each)

Additional fees:

• $50 for ½ hour of extra driving if a simulator session is missed
• $100 per hour for missed BTW appointments (10 min wait time only)
• Late cancellation (less than 12 hours) may result in a charge

Program completion timeline:

• Course must be completed within 1 year
  • $70 fee after 1 year
  • $90 fee after 18 months + $10/month thereafter

Attendance & Expectations

Attendance is mandatory and required by the State of Minnesota. E-cards will not be issued until all requirements are met. Absences will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis only in circumstances beyond the student's control, such as a serious illness or family emergency. Additional fees may be assessed to cover any required make-up instruction resulting from missed class time.

All cell phones must be placed in the cell phone caddy during class.

Discipline Policy

Students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and engaged.

• 1st offense: Verbal warning
• 2nd offense: Parent contacted (must respond)
• 3rd offense: Removal from class with no refund

Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

BTW training is typically scheduled 6–8 weeks before the road test and is arranged directly with instructors based on availability. Email drivers.ed@myprowler.org as soon as you receive your blue card to get on the schedule for BTW. Students will be issued the white e-card after completion of BTW. 

Students must:

• Show up on time
• Cancel at least 12 hours in advance to avoid charges

Supervised Driving Requirements

To take the road test, students must complete:

• 40 hours of supervised driving (15 at night)
• or 50 hours if the parent class is not completed

Testing & Licensing

Parent Requirement

Questions? Please call DeeAnn Erickson at 218-681-8711 x 5243 or Meg Kolden at 218-681-8711 x 5244.