The EDUFAX Educational FAQ

Question #6:

I graduated from highschool in 1985. I would like to become a certified teacher. I am married with children and my household income is below average. I can only attend part-time or nightly. What are my options?

Answer #6:

The first thing you should do is contact the State Board of Education closest to you to find out which schools offer certification on a part-time track. You can take one course at a time or a slightly larger load, depending on your responsibilities with your children and how many people you have on your support team. For very part-time programs there is usually not much financial aid available, but you can speak with the admissions offices and ask them to assess your particular situation. Since the guidelines for financial aid are federal, most admissions offices will compute a projected award program from last year's tax statements. There are also monthly payment plans, deferred payment plans, and other individual systems for paying for certification courses. Some schools even offer tuition reimbursement if you commit to teach in certain areas when you are done. EDUFAX provides services for the Adult/Non-Traditional/Re-entry Student. If this information was helpful, please click on the smiley

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