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Driver Training and Safety Courses

Program Overview

This Driver Education Program is a total of 48 Hours. These hours consist of both classroom training (24 Hours) and in-car laboratory instruction (24 Hours). Students need to attend the full 48 hours of scheduled instruction and pass the class with a minimum grade of 65 in both portions of this class in order to receive an MV-285 Certificate. We will include only one make-up session without additional charge. SUNY Niagara’s Makeup Policy will be provided as we get closer to the class. It may also be obtained upon request.

Seating is limited Niagara County Community College reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes based on enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

Tuition Cost: $900
Location / Format: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn Room E142

Start Date: 7/7/2025
End Date: 8/11/2025
Schedule: All Students must attend the classroom section that runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Students will also be assigned to a mandatory driving lab time slot that will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. | 12:00p.m -1:30p.m. | 2:00p.m – 3:30p.m.

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Program Contact

Workforce Development Phone: 716-614-6236 Email: workforce@niagaracc.suny.edu