Drive to Succeed

The Drive to Succeed Program is an initiative of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Traffic Safety Office to provide funding for income eligible students to complete a driver’s education program. Pickaway County Public Health (PCPH) was awarded grant funding to facilitate the Drive to Succeed Program.

Program Eligibility:

• Be a student at Circleville High School, Logan Elm High School, Teays Valley High School, Westfall High School, or New Hope Christian Academy
• Provide verification or documentation of financial need
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Have no more than 18 hrs. of unexcused absences in the current or previous semester
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from school personnel (teachers, coaches, SRO, etc.)
• There is a $50 deposit required per participant; all other fees for the driver’s education program will be paid by Pickaway County Public Health (PCPH) directly to the driving school. The deposit should be paid to the Driving School prior to beginning classes.

This program does not cover fees related to obtaining a permit, driver’s license, or driver’s insurance. It only covers the cost of the classroom and behind the wheel instruction that is required to take the driver’s license exam.

PCPH’s partner driving schools are Neff’s Driving School and Class A+ Driving School.

DTS Student Application UPDATED 11.2024

For additional information please contact:

Betsy McGraw

Community Health Specialist

740-477-9667 x 383