According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles if you have a Class DJ junior license, and you complete a high school or college driver education course, you can change your Class DJ junior license to a Class D senior license when you are 17 years old.

To change the class of your driver license, you must have a driver education certificate (MV-285) issued from a DMV-approved driver education program. You cannot use another certificate.

Give your driver education certificate to the DMV examiner after your road test The DMV will update your driver record and will automatically issue a Class D photo driver license on your 17th birthday. You will receive the new driver license in the mail. There is no fee when you change the class of your driver license by this method.

If you do not give your driver education certificate to the DMV examiner then you will need to go to a DMV office. Bring your Class DJ driver license and the certificate to a DMV office on your 17th birthday or any following day.

If you do not have an MV-285, the DMV automatically changes your driver license from Class DJ to Class D on your 18th birthday. The DMV automatically mails you a new driver license that indicates "Class D". You will not get this document faster if you visit a DMV Office.

In NYS if you are age 17, you are eligible for a senior driver license (Class D or M) if you have a junior driver license (DJ) or limited junior driver license (limited DJ) and have completed a state-approved high school or college driver education course. To convert your junior license to a senior license, bring your junior license and the Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) that you received from your instructor to any motor vehicle office.

You will be required to surrender your certificate and junior license to receive the senior license. If you do not convert your junior license to a senior license, you are subject to the restrictions for junior drivers until you are age 18, even if you carry the completion certificate with you. You may also give your certificate with your junior permit to the license examiner at your road test as we mentioned above.

So, yes it appears that you will be eligible for a NY driver's license when you turn 17 but the NYS DMV can give more specific information if you need it pertaining to your particular situation. This brochure may also provide you with the information you are seeking.