Financial Aid & Funding - Post-Baccalaureate Students

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students seeking financial assistance for teacher education programs must complete the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information from the 2007-2008 FAFSA will be used to determine your eligibility for the 2007-2008 academic year (July 1st, 2007 - June 30th, 2008). In order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid (Stafford loans), post-baccalaureate students must carry a 6 credit hour course load in fall and spring semesters or 2 credit hours in the summer. Stafford and Perkins loans may be forgiven under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.

Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

NC TEACH II

NC TEACH II is working with U.S. Department of Education identified school districts and charter schools (School Map List (PDF)) to recruit and prepare lateral entry teachers of high-need subject areas who are committed to remaining in a teaching position in a high-need school for a minimum of three years. In return for this commitment the teacher will receive a $1000 stipend and a laptop computer or $2000 technology allowance. 

North Carolina Model Teacher Education Consortium (NCMTEC)

The North Carolina Model Teacher Education Consortium (NCMTEC) is a collaborative partnership which provides affordable, accessible, high-quality education/training to aspiring and practicing educators in participating school systems in North Carolina. To qualify for Consortium services, you must be an employee of a participating school system. Benefits may include reduced tuition, partial tuition reimbursement, and stipends for student teaching when a “leave of absence” is required.

Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF)

The Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF) provides funding to full-time teacher assistants who are either pursuing initial licensure at a North Carolina college or university with an approved teacher education program or are enrolled in a North Carolina community college transfer program leading to teacher certification at a qualifying four-year campus. Students already holding bachelor’s degrees seeking initial licensure are eligible to apply.  Recipients enrolled at two-year institutions receive
$600 per term up to a maximum of $1,800 annually, and recipients at four-year institutions receive $1,200 per term up to a maximum of $3,600 annually.