School Policies

• Payment for class. The fees can be paid in 1 to 3 payments over the three week course. If you choose the 3 payment plan, 1/3 is due each Monday during the 3 weeks of class. If payment is not made in full by Lesson 11, the student will not be allowed to attend Lesson 12 or schedule any driving lessons. In addition you will be subject to a $50.00 late fee and/or cancellation of contract. Contract is subject to cancellation if the account maintains an outstanding balance 14 days after last day of classroom instruction.
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• First day arrive 20 minutes early if you haven’t completed your enrollment form.

• Effective June 8th, 2015 Students have 240 days (8 months) to complete the course (driving lessons and make up classes). After 240 days the contract is expired. You do have the option to purchase a contract extension, see below for more details.

• $35.00 Missed in-car lesson fee will apply for failure to cancel 24 hours prior to the scheduled drive time for days Tuesday-Saturday. Sunday, Monday and holiday lessons must be cancelled the previous business day. Example: Sunday drive time must be cancelled by 3:00 pm Friday.
• $35.00 for returned checks
• $75.00 Refund Administrative Fee
• $35.00 for issuance of duplicate DE 964 certificate
• $35.00 fee may be charged if parent arrives 15 minutes late after closing hours.
• $50.00 fee if tuition is not paid in full by the 15th day of class. Contract is subject to cancellation if the account balance remains outstanding 14 days after the last day of classroom instruction.
• $150.00 for Fast Track Services – Fast Track service is for parents / students that are under a time constraint and must be expedited through the DE course. This services requires significant cooperation of the part of the parent / student. The school administrator will take responsibility to booking your students drive times.
• $35.00 for a missed driving lesson or late cancellation.
• $50 Classroom Transfer fee for students who miss more than 5 days of class.
• Replacement/repair charge for intentional damage in the school.

See FAQ page for more detailed information

The above graphic illustrates 3 stages of an enrollment contract.  Whether you have a 6 or 8 month contact term both have a total contract life cycle of 12 months.  After the 12 month period the contract is canceled.

Contract Period is the first stage.   During this phase the student is expected to complete all driver education requirements prior to contract expiration date.  Failure to complete all driver education requirements within the contract term will result in the contract being cancelled.  The parent may elect to purchase a contract extension, therefore providing additional time to complete all incomplete DE requirements.

Contract Extension Period is the second stage.  Once the contract period has expired you may elect to purchase a contract extension.  This will allow your student sufficient time to complete both drive times and/or makeup classes.  The rates are shown below.

Contract Extension for Drive Times & Makeup Classes

• 1 to 2 driving lessons=30 day extension $30.00
• 3 to 4 driving lessons=60 day extension $50.00
• 5 to 6 driving lessons=90 day extension $75.00
• 7 driving lessons=$105.00

Contract Extension for Makeup Classes Only

• 30 day extension $30.00

Contract Reinstatement Period is the third stage.  If for your student was unable to complete all of the driver education requirements during the contract extension period this is your last opportunity to complete the balance of the DE requirements prior to contact cancellation.  You will be required to purchase both a contract reinstatement and a contract extension.  See below

Contract Reinstatement

• Reinstatement Fee            $50.00

Contract Extension for Drive Times & Makeup Classes

• 1 to 2 drive times 30 day extension $30.00
• 2 to 4 drive times 60 day extension $50.00
• 5 to 7 drive times 90 day extension $75.00

Contract Extension for Makeup Classes Only

• 30 day extension               $30.00

See FAQ page for more detailed information

Students will receive their User Name and Password to schedule driving lessons online by the end of their first week of class. They must have their Learner’s Permit before they can schedule lessons. Availability of drive times fluctuates with seasonal demand.  Example: Peak Season is limited to 2 lessons per month. The availability of drive times should not interfere with your ability to complete all driver education requirements within the enrollment contract period (provided students actively schedule their lessons.)  If your expectation is to expedite your student through the driver education program, please consult your office manager to discuss our “Fast Track” program.

Your student must complete 7 two hour driving lessons within the contract period.  DSNT’s web based drive time reservation system enables users to easily schedule or changes their drive time reservations.

When you schedule a driving lesson, you are reserving a car and an Instructor. If you need to change or cancel a drive time you must sign into your Drive Time Reservation account and cancel your drive time online. If your drive time is scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday, you must go online 24 hours in advance of your drive to cancel or change your drive time. If your drive time is scheduled for Sunday, Monday or a holiday, you must go online the previous business day by 3:00 p.m. Example: Sunday drive time must be cancelled by 3:00 p.m. Friday.

1. Refund computations will be based on actual instruction received through the last day of attendance.
2. The effective date of the termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the the following:
   1. The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the school
   2. The date of receipt of written notice from the student
3. If tuition is collected in advance of entrance and, if after the expiration of the 48-hour cancellation privilege, the student does not enter school, terminates enrollment, or withdraws, the school may retain up to $75 as administrative expenses and, from the remainder, shall refund that portion of the classroom tuition and fees and behind-the-wheel tuition and fees for services not previously received by the student.
4. Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, including instructional supplies, books, missed driving lesson fees, laboratory fees, service charges, rentals, deposits and all other such ancillary miscellaneous charges will be made within 30 days after the effective date of enrollment termination, if these items are stated separately and shown as part of the data furnished the student before enrollment.
5. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases:
   1. When an student is not accepted by the school
   2. If the course of instruction is cancelled by the school
   3. If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or misrepresentation of the school.
6. Refunds shall be completed within 30 days after the effective date of termination.
7. To file a complaint: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation, Driver Education and Safety, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711. 800-803-9202

A student may be dismissed or barred from the classroom and in-car instruction for:

1. Tardiness, students will not be allowed into class after 10 minutes (State of Texas rule, not ours.)
2. Drunkenness or consumption of alcohol on the premises
3. Rude, vulgar or disruptive behavior in the classroom or car
4. Smoking in the classroom or car
5. Being generally inattentive (sleeping, reading, etc) during class

Students dismissed or barred from the classroom and in-car instruction for violating rules of conduct may be admitted at the discretion of the school director.

1. The school does not guarantee the student a driver’s license
2. The school reserves the right to reschedule a lesson (including classroom instruction) or to make available to the student an alternate instructor or car in the event of inclement weather, unavailability of the instructor, or any other factor beyond the school’s control.
3. The school is prohibited from issuing a certificate of completion if the student has not met all of the requirements for course completion.
4. Driving School of North Texas maintains business vehicle insurance as required by the Transportation Code, Chapter 601, and uninsured or underinsured coverage.