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Students in the Teaching Credential Program are post baccalaureate students. The types of financial aid available to students pursuing a teaching credential are very specific and different from undergraduate or graduate aid types.
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Credential Students are considered 5th year Undergraduates, Not Post-Baccalaureate, for Financial Aid purposes.
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To be considered for financial aid, TEP students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When completing your FAFSA please include the following responses for the 2009-2010 FAFSA:
- Question #27- No.
- Question #28 - 5th Year/Other.
- Question #29 - Teaching Credential Program (Non-Degree Program).
- Question #32 - Yes.
- Question #50 - No.
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Your admission status will determine what types of financial aid you are eligible for. TEP students who are provisionally admitted to the program per the Credential Office are considered in a "pre-admit" status. These students are only eligible for undergraduate level loans.
Once a TEP student is admitted into the program by the Credential Office they my be eligible for grant aid.
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Once you have been accepted into the BCAP, please send a copy of your "Congratulations" Notice (from the Credential Office to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships).
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Enrollment requirements to receive aid for TEP students are the same as for undergraduate students. |
| Full time |
12 TED units and above |
| Three Quarter time |
9 - 11 units |
| Half -time |
6 - 8 units |
Less than half time and not eligible for
financial aid |
1 - 5 units |
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Credential students taking their pre-requisites are eligible for Perkins Loan, Subsidized Stafford Loans and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans at the “undergrad” level. There is a time limit. Students in this status are eligible for one year only (three consecutive quarters) of loan aid while completing the requirements to be officially admitted into the Credential (TEP) Program. Please note: Even if you do not attend one of your “consecutive” quarters, it will still be counted towards the time limit. Once admitted to the Credential program, please send a copy of your “Congratulations” notice (e-mail) to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Admitted students are eligible for (based on EFC) Pell Grant, State University Grant, APLE, Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, Perkins Loan and Stafford Loan.
2nd Teacher Credential Program Students (Administrative Service Credentials) are only eligible for Perkins , Stafford Loans (5th year undergrad level) or Alternative Loans. They are NOT ELIGIBLE for any grant aid. Pell Grant funds can only be paid on units required for a preliminary teaching credential in the State of California. A list of these classes is provided by the College of Education and Integrative Studies. (Need to be in at least 6 required units each quarter to be eligible for any Pell Grant.)
Following census, classes will be reviewed to ensure that they are approved courses. If not, your Pell Grant funds will be adjusted.
Pell Grant checks will be mailed to TEP students about three weeks after pre-registration and/or the add/drop period, depending on when you register.
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For more information on the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program click here.
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Application is used to evaluate an FFEL Program or a Direct Loan Program borrower's eligibility for up to $5,000 in forgiveness benefits for highly qualified teachers or up to $17,500 for highly qualified mathematics, science, and special education teachers.
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Forbearance form is used to determine forbearance eligibility for FFEL or Direct Loan borrowers who are completing their teaching service requirements before applying for teacher loan forgiveness.
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Students in TEP must meet the following academic progress definitions to remain eligible for financial aid:
- You are required to complete 27 units each year (if you were paid for full time enrollment for financial aid)
- You are required to end the academic year with at 2.0 cumulative GPA or better.
- When you reach 75 units attempted you will no longer be eligible for financial aid. Please review complete SAP requirements on the Financial Aid Website for more information.
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Q: I already have one credential and now I am working toward another credential, am I eligible for financial aid?
A: You will only be eligible for Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan (5th year undergrad levels) or Alternative Loans.
Q: I am taking classes to prepare for the MSAT, am I eligible for financial aid?
A: Students taking classes to prepare for tests are not eligible for financial aid.
Q: I am in the blended program am I considered an undergraduate or post graduate?
A: You are considered an undergraduate student for financial aid funding until you receive your first BA or BS degree.
Q: I am enrolled in the TEP program, but I am also in a Masters program. What is my status and what kind of aid am I eligible for?
A: You will be treated as an postgraduate student for financial aid. You need to show as in the Credential Program (only) to be considered for Pell Grant and can not show as in Master's Program. You status needs to match your FAFSA information. You must be enrolled at least half-time and cannot be solely enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program. Only the courses that are required for TEP can be considered when determining your enrollment status and awarding Pell grant.
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