Educator Workforce Program* At a Glance



Educator Workforce Program* Standards Bullet PointsAt a Glance:Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship (TSCS):OverviewRCW HYPERLINK "" 28B.102.090Program Provides fFunding up to $8,000 per academic year, for up to 4four years, toward earning a Washington Residency Teacher Certificate Award amounts depend on financial need and funds availableAward of this conditional scholarship may not result in reduction of students’ federal or other state financial aidAllowable uses of funds for Cost of Attendance (COA) expenses, such as tuition, room, board, and booksFunds are paid to institutions on a term-by-term basisWashington residency is not required; however, students should apply only if they are confident they can fulfill the Washington teaching service obligation to avoid monetary repaymentRequires a two-year service commitment for each year of funding, or one year of service commitment for each year of funding if teaching in a shortage areaStudent RequirementsMust be enrolled in a Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), approved teacher preparation programStudent mMust be meeting satisfactory progress (SAP)Must apply for each year of fundingMust commit to a two-year service obligation by signing a promissory noteAllowable uses of funds: cost of attendance, such as tuition, room, board, and booksThe award of this condition scholarship may not result in reduction of the students federal or other state financial aidMust apply for each year of fundingFunds are paid to the institutions on a term by term basisAward amounts depend on financial need and funds availableThis conditional scholarship does require a 2-year service obligation and a promissory note from the studentInterest rates only apply if the conditional scholarship goes into repaymentThere is no Washington residency requirement for this conditional scholarship eligibility; however, students should apply only if they are confident in their ability to fulfill the Washington teaching service obligation to avoid monetary repaymentStudent Teaching Grant (STG):OverviewRCW 28B.76.699Funding up to $8,000 for one academic year while student teaching a Title 1 public common school Income-based funding for a onetime payment of up to $8,000Award amounts depend on financial need and funds availableAward of this grant may not result in reduction of students’ federal or other state financial aid (excluding other state conditional scholarships, such as TSCS)Allowable uses of funds for COA expenses, such as tuition, room, board, and booksFunds are paid to institutions in a onetime, lump sum payment and intended to be disbursed as a onetime, lump sum paymentDoes not require service obligation or a promissory noteStudent RequirementsMust be enrolled in a PESB approved teacher preparation programMust be student teaching or about to begin student teaching at a Title 1 public common schoolMust demonstrate financial need based on Washington College Grant (WCG) criteriaMust be enrolled in a Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), approved teacher preparation programMust be completing or about to start student teaching at a Title 1 public common schoolMust demonstrate financial need based on WCG criteriaSchool pays grant, to students account or to student, in a onetime lump sum paymentThis grant does not require service obligation or promissory notePipeline for Paraeducators Conditional Scholarship (PARA):OverviewRCW 28B.102.120Program provides fFunding of up to $4,000 per academic year, up to four years, for Paraeducators and Recruiting Washington Teachers alumni to pursue an up to four years towards of associate degree at a community and technical college (CTC) AA in Washington StatecourseworkMust apply for each year of fundingAward amounts depend on financial need and funds availableAward of this conditional scholarship may not result in reduction of students’ federal or other state financial aidAllowable uses of funds for COA expenses, such as tuition, room, board, and booksFunds are paid to institutions in a onetime, lump sum payment and intended to be disbursed as a onetime, lump sum paymentRequires a two-year service commitment for each year of funding, or one year of service commitment for each year of funding if teaching in a shortage areaStudent RequirementsAllowable uses of funds: cost of attendance, such as tuition, room, board, and booksSchool pays to student account or to student in one lump sum, not meant to be split out by termStudent mMust be accepted into , and maintain enrollment for no more than the equivalent of four full-time academic years at, a CTCStudent mMust be meeting satisfactory progress (SAP)Must apply for each year of fundingMust intend to pursue an initial teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area at a PESB approved teacher preparation programMust commit to a two-year service obligation by signing a promissory noteThis conditional scholarship does require a 2-year service obligation and a promissory note from the studentStudent intends to pursue an initial teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area (via a PESB approved teacher prep program)Alternative Routes Conditional Scholarship (ALT):OverviewRCW 28B.102.110FProgram Provides funding up to $8,000 per year, for up to two2 years, toward earning a Washington Residency Teacher CertificateInstitutions with Alternative Route Teacher Certification Programs that have been awarded block grants through PESB select recipients from their institution’s Alternative Routes ProgramAward amounts depend on financial need and funds availableAward of this conditional scholarship may not result in reduction of students’ federal or other state financial aidAllowable uses of funds for COA expenses, such as tuition, room, board, and booksFunds are paid to institutions in a onetime, lump sum payment and disbursed to students according to the institution’s administration of the conditional scholarshipRequires a two-year service commitment for each year of funding, or one year of service commitment for each year of funding if teaching in a shortage areaStudent RequirementsMust be accepted into and maintain enrollment in an Alternative Routes Teacher Certification Program at an institution that has received a PESB block grantMust be meeting SAPStudent must be meeting satisfactory progress (SAP)Must apply for each year of fundingAward amounts depend on financial need and funds availableFunds are paid to the institution, with a one-time payment, and the school will disburse the funds to the studentParticipants are selected by Alternative Route Providers that have been awarded block grants through the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)Participant’s must be accepted into, and maintain enrollment in, an alternative route teacher certification program.Currently scholarships are awarded by providers who are recipients of the PESB Alternative Route block grantThere is not a WSAC application processThis conditional scholarship does require a service obligation and a promissory noteMust commit to a two-year service obligation by signing a promissory note*Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship is not included as funds are disbursed directly to students. ................
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