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    Program Cost

     

     

    鶹Alternative Certification Program Expense Summary 
    Please refer to our detailed expense summary for a comprehensive overview of costs associated with the program.

     

              Fees (Waived) Paid To 鶹Alternative Certification Program               

    • Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/ESL
    • Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/SPED
    • Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/Bilingual
    • English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 with ESL Supplemental
    • Math 7-12
    • Science 7-12
    • Special Education EC-12

    Application Fee

    FREE

    Phase I: Content Test Preparation & Video-Based Classroom Observations

    $415.00 WAIVED

    Phase II: Pre-Service Training & PPR Test Preparation

    $475.00 WAIVED

    Phase III: Internship Tuition

    $4,165.00 WAIVED

                           Fees Paid To 鶹Alternative Certification Program                       

    • LOTE: Spanish EC-12
    • Social Studies 7-12 (limited availability)

    Application Fee

    FREE

    Phase I: Content Test Preparation & Video-Based Classroom Observations

    $415.00 WAIVED

    Phase II: Pre-Service Training & PPR Test Preparation

    $475.00 WAIVED

    Phase III: Internship Tuition

    $4,165.00 WAIVED

    Fees Paid To Other Entities 

    (CANDIDATE FEE RESPONSIBILITIES)

    TX PACT Examination (if content hours not met)

    $106.00

    TExES Content Examination

    $118.87

    Supplemental Exams (if needed)

    $118.87

    Science of Teaching Reading (STR) for Core Subjects EC-6 candidates ONLY

    $139.32

    TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Examination

    $118.87

    Probationary/Intern Teaching Certificate (Phase III)

    $78.00

    Fingerprinting

    $48.25

    Standard Teaching Certificate

    $78.00

    TOEFL-iBT test (out of country applicants) Institution Code for Score Reporting: 8316

    $205.00

    NOTE: The cost estimates are provided as a guideline for interested applicants and are subject to change without notice.  Fees are nonrefundable/nontransferrable.  

    Automatic Payroll Deduction: The Internship tuition (Phase III) will be automatically payroll deducted from your paycheck.
     
    If you withdraw from the program or you do not successfully complete the program, you are responsible for covering all costs.

     

    Financial Aid Sources

     

    Loans or Scholarships 

    If you are interested in pursuing a loan to assist with tuition expenses, you must do so independently, as eligibility varies.

        • Please click  for information on a scholarship from the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
        • The Texas Education Agency maintains a  for those interested in teaching. Feel free to explore these as you wish.

     

    Revised 09/15/2022