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 at all class sessions is required by state law. E-cards will not be issued until all requirements are met.

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.