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Funding for Drivers Ed Course

The Phillips Driving School logo features a white speedometer with a red needle pointing to the right, against a gray background. If you are interested in utilizing Advanced Opportunities funding for a Driver's Ed course through Phillips Driving School, you will need to complete the following   steps:
 
 Make sure that you are registered for the class with Phillips Driving School
 Complete a funding request for the course through Advanced Opportunities
 Complete an Advanced Opportunities Participation Form

 

Nampa Academy Driver Education Instructions 

  1. Go to the office to ask for a V.O.C (Verification of Compliance). This is a DMV form stating that you are a Nampa Academy student and attend school regularly. If you do not attend regularly, you will be required to complete two weeks of perfect attendance (no absences or tardiness).  In Idaho, a Verification of Compliance (VOC) letter is a mandatory document issued by a high school’s administrative office. Under Idaho Code 49-303A, any minor under 18 applying for a driver's license or instruction permit must present this to the DMV to prove they are enrolled in and meeting the school's attendance requirements.
  2. Go to the DMV to get the permit – bring the following:
  • VOC
  • Social Security Card
  • Birth certificate (photocopy not accepted)
  • Photo (School ID Card or State ID Card)
  • Identification of parents - or guardianship documents if necessary.
  1. Register at Phillips Driving School- You cannot register without a permit from the DMV. Follow the instructions on their website.
  2. Create an account or log in to advancedops.sde.idaho.gov. This MUST be a student account created by students. Accounts created with parent emails will be denied. If you are creating an account, be sure to verify your email.
  1. Once your account is verified and approved, select "Request Funds" on the left side. If you don't see this as an option anywhere, you didn't verify your account, or it hasn't been approved. Contact amendez@nsd131.org if you've verified your account and still don't see the request option.  It is critical that all steps are completed in the above order. If any step is not completed, the student is not fully registered, may not receive credit and may have to pay the full price of $275 to Phillips Driving School.  If you pre-pay Phillips, there is no reimbursement option.

Once you have selected "Request Funds", select the following:

  1. County: CANYON
  2. School year: 2026-27
  3. District: Nampa School District
  4. School: Nampa Academy
  5. Grade level: Select your grade level
  6. Term: Fall, Spring or Summer
  7. Course type: Overload
  8. Course Provider: District
  9. Course name: Drivers Ed
  10. The rest will be automated for you. Just click submit course and finish at this point. – There is no further action required on your end if you have gotten your permit, registered with Phillips, and requested funding. 

Please note that if you choose to use Advanced Opportunities for this course, it will show up on your high school transcript as a letter grade. This transcript will travel with you throughout high school and into college. If you fail the course, you will get a flag on your Advanced Opportunities account, and your funding will be frozen. You will need to pay for another overload (high school-level) course before your funding can be used again.