GEN Program Fees (2011-2012)

All fees are non-refundable and subject to change

Application Fee (due at time of application)

 $75.00

Required to initiate the application process. Payment must be made during the online application process and is required to transmit the application.

Registration Fee (due upon acceptance into the program)

 $300.00

Those accepted into the program must return their registration form and pay the registration fee to reserve their place in the program and cover the cost of professional development and materials prior to pre-service.

Pre-Service Fee (prorated at $210.00 per month, starting March- July) $1,050.00
  This fee is assessed to all interns and covers the cost of online courses, professional development, materials and textbooks during the pre-service portion of the program

Inservice Fee (prorated in 10 monthly payments starting with onset of internship year)

 $3,700.00

For applicants who successfully obtain employment during the school year, and includes professional development, multiple support services, online course modules, materials, and technical support. This fee may be payroll deducted on a prorated monthly basis during the program year.

Critical Needs Area Scholarship available for critical needs certification areas (credited to Inservice Fee)

Critical Needs Certification Areas: Special Education EC-12, Foreign Languages 8-12, Bilingual Elementary EC-8, Math/Science 4-8, Science 4-12, Mathematics 4-12, Chemistry 8-12, Math/Physics 8-12, Math/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12, Life Science 8-12, Physical Science 8-12.

-$2,000.00
Total Cost to Participant (Critical Needs Certification Areas) $3,125.00
Total Cost to Participant (non-critical needs areas) $5,125.00
   

Content Prep Fee (if applicable) (due upon registration of online orientation course)

 ($200.00)

This fee is assessed to those interns who have not met Highly Qualified requirements at time of acceptance and are required to participate in online content prep courses.
   

Out of Region/Service Area Fee (if applicable)

 ($500.00)

Participants whose obtain employment in a school district that is outside of the ESC 13 service area will be charged an additional $500 fee for field support travel. Visit the link below for a full listing of the approved Region XIII school districts. Region XIII service area districts

Additional Fees paid to other agencies:

$42.25 fee for Criminal History verification - State Board for Educator Certification
$52.00 fee for Probationary Certificate paid to State Board for Educator Certification
$120.00 fee for each licensing examination paid to the Educational Testing Service
$77.00 fee for Standard Certificate paid to the State Board for Educator Certification
$ 9.95 fee for fingerprinting, recommended through Identity Solutions

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

  1. College Access Loan Program: The College Access Loan Program provides alternative educational loans to Texas students enrolled in an alternative certification program who are unable to meet the cost of attendance. The CAL may be used to cover part or all of the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC); students do not have to demonstrate financial need. This loan program is part of the Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loan Program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) More information.
  2. WorkSource: The Texas Workforce Commission has scholarships available for displaced workers as well as need-based scholarships based on a sliding scale. To check your eligibility for these scholarships, you may contact Worksource by clicking here.
  3. A+ Federal Credit Union: This cedit union offers a low-interest loan that can be used to help defray the cost of the certification process. Students do not have to demonstrate financial need. Download the brochure or visit A+ online.
  4. Troops to Teachers: This federally funded programis designed to assist military personnel and veterans transition to a new career as public school teachers in "high-needs" schools and districts. Counseling, referral, and placement assistance is provided through a network of state offices. In some cases, Troops to Teachers provides financial assistance to eligible veterans. The Troups to Teachers homepage provides information and resource links. Visit the web site at http://www.esc13.net/troops.