Get Driving Program

Attention Young Adults – Need Your Driver’s License?

TCC Youth Services is offering support for young adults (ages 16–24) who want to obtain their Alaska driver’s license.

Who is eligible?

  • Must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe (demonstrated through Tribal ID card or verification letter) or have a valid CIBC (Certificate of Indian Blood Card).
  • Must have held a driver’s permit for at least 6 months with a clean driving record.
  • Must receive pre‑approval from TCC Youth Services before taking the course.

What’s Covered

For Fairbanks-based youth:

  • TCC Youth Services will reimburse the cost of the driver’s education course.

For village-based youth:

  • TCC Youth Services will pay the class fee.
  • Participant is responsible for travel to/from Fairbanks, meals, and lodging.

Course Details

  • Instruction provided by North Star Driving School in Fairbanks.
  • Includes 1 day (8 hours) of classroom lecture and up to 6 hours of in‑town driving lessons. Driving lessons are scheduled in 2-hour slots, one-on-one with an instructor. No more than 2 hours of driving in one day is allowed.
  • If under 18 years old, you must bring an original notarized parental/guardian consent form to the DMV to take the road test.

Pre‑Approval Requirements

You must submit the following to TCC Youth Services before enrolling:

  1. Completed TCC Youth Eligibility Application
  2. Copy of driver’s permit
  3. Verification of tribal enrollment (tribal ID, verification letter or copy of CIBC)
  4. Notarized Parental Consent Form (if under 18)

After Course Completion

Submit to TCC Youth Services:

    • Receipt from the driving school
    • Proof of course completion

📌 Note: No reimbursement will be provided without prior written approval from TCC Youth Services.

Any questions please contact: