Options for Funding Your Ed
Everything you need to know about how to save money during your teacher prep.
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Ace Financial Aid
If you don’t apply for financial aid, you’ll have to pay for your preparation out of pocket, as it’s due. But when you apply for financial aid, you can receive scholarships, grants and loans to help you pay for your undergrad or grad preparation, so you can focus on what’s truly important: becoming an awesome teacher!
What types of aid are available for prospective teachers?
There are five types of financial aid for traditional programs: grants, scholarships, student loans, loan forgiveness and work-study. To learn more about these options, check out About Financial Aid.
Are there ways I can save money?
In addition to earning scholarships and grants, there are several ways to reduce or eliminate the cost of your preparation.
- Earn a salary while going to school. Some prep programs have partnerships in their communities so students can begin their work in schools before they’ve completed the program.
- Get licensed while an undergrad. If you earn your license and your bachelor’s at the same time, you can save the expense of a post-graduate program. You can always decide to get your master’s degree after you’ve started teaching!
When should I apply for aid?
Scholarship, grant and internship opportunities, including FAFSA, have various deadlines to keep track of. Your educator preparation program might also have a list of aid options available. Look through the Aid Explorer to see what funds you qualify for and when your applications are due.
How do I apply for aid?
One of the easiest ways to apply for aid for undergrad or grad school is through the FAFSA. Most scholarship, grant and internship opportunities offer instructions for applying on their websites. Feel free to contact the financial aid office at the educator preparation program you plan to attend before you apply as well. They can help you determine your eligibility and options for aid, as well as walk you through how to apply.
Scholarships for Future Teachers
Whether you’re in high school, college or graduate school, there are plenty of funding opportunities in Colorado that you may be eligible for. Be sure to check out our national database of opportunities, too.
Application Fees? We’ve Got You Covered.
We know applying to educator preparation programs can add up. Colorado offers ways to lighten the load, like the Colorado Department of Higher Education's free application day in the fall. TEACH Colorado also offers up to $100 covered towards your application and testing expenses.
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