Online Enrollment

• Opens Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 8 am.
• Space is limited: Enrollment will CLOSE once 45 students enroll in Session 1 and 45 students enroll in Session 2. Completion of the application does not guarantee entrance into the course.
• Only online applications ONLY will be accepted. No paper applications will be accepted.
• ALL USD 383 students have an iPad that is able to access the online application.

Sessions Dates, Times and Location

• Summer Session 1: May 26th - June 18th. Three classroom sessions 8am - 10am, 10am - 12:00pm, and 1pm - 3pm.
• Summer Session 2: June 22nd - July 17th. Three classroom sessions 8am - 10am, 10am - 12:00pm, and 1pm - 3pm.
• Manhattan High School, 2100 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 - Room D012

Eligibility and Expectations

• Students must be 14 years of age by May 18th. After this date the student must wait until the Fall session of Drivers Education. 
• Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. We cannot allow exceptions. Any camps, athletic events, vacations etc. will need to be arranged around the Driver Education classroom schedule.

Parent Information Meeting

• A parent or guardian MUST attend with their student
• Saturday, April 11th, 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
• Saturday, April 25th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Completion of official application for the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) participation. 
• Review of classroom guidelines. 16 classroom dates to include two-hour teaching blocks.
• Review of driving guidelines. Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction begins a week after instruction; twelve total lessons totaling about 6 hours of BTW. 
• Discussion of licensing requirements and driving privileges. Explanation of Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) Process.
• Vision checks for students in Summer Education (Included in your fees).

Enrollment Fee

• Paid at the USD 383 Business Office, 901 Poyntz Ave. Ms. Chris Shoemaker. Checks made payable to USD 383. You may call the business office at 785-587-2000 to pay by Credit Card over the phone.
• $450.00: Students who do not live in USD 383 during the 25-26 school year.
• $300.00: Regular fee status.
• $150.00: Students who qualified for reduced fees in 25-26 school year.
• $100.00: Students who qualified for FREE fees in 25-26 school year.

Contact Shane Eslit if you have questions about Driver Education.

Online Drivers Education Application