Program Costs
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| Educator Preparation Program Requirements | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Admittance | University Application | $10.00 - $75.00 non-refundable See University Admissions |
| Application to the Educator Preparation Program | $0 - no application fee | |
| Texas Education Agency (TEA) Technology Fee | $35.00 non-refundable | |
| Certification Plan1 | $75.00 non-refundable | |
| Courses | University Tuition and Fees | See Tuition and Fee Information |
| Field Experience (Blocks or Observations) | Application for Blocks or Observations | $0 - no application fee |
| Fingerprinting/Background Check* | $49.00 non-refundable | |
| University Tuition and Fees | See Tuition and Fee Information | |
| Transportation | Students are responsible for transportation to and from the Field Experience campus. | |
| Name Tag | $5.00 non-refundable | |
| Testing (Certification Exams) | Application for Test Approval | $0 - no application fee |
| Testing Vendor Registration Fee | $131.00 non-refundable (per exam, per attempt) | |
| Test Preparation | Teacher Candidates are responsible for purchasing their own study materials. | |
| Student Teaching2 | Application for Student Teaching | $0 - no application fee |
| Fingerprinting/Background Check* | $49.00 non-refundable | |
| University Tuition and Fees | See Tuition and Fee Information and Cost of Attendance Adjustments | |
| Transportation | Student Teachers are responsible for transportation to and from the Student Teaching campus. | |
| Cost of Living | Student Teaching is unpaid, but it requires the time commitment of a full-time job. Student Teachers are advised against employment during the Student Teaching semester. | |
| Internship3 | Fingerprinting/Background Check* | $49.00 non-refundable |
| University Tuition and Fees | See Tuition and Fee Information and Cost of Attendance Adjustments | |
| Application for Probationary Certificate | $78.00 non-refundable | |
| Transportation | Interns are responsible for transportation to and from the internship assignment. | |
| Cost of Living | An Internship is a paid, full-time position. Interns are advised against accepting other employment during the Internship. | |
| Issuance of Standard Certificate | Fingerprinting/Background Check* | $49.00 non-refundable |
| TEA State Application Fee | $78.00 non-refundable |
1 The Certification Plan is only for CMED, TRP, and Stand-Alone Teacher Certification students.
2 Student Teaching is 6 credit hours of coursework. Please note that 6 credit hours is considered part-time enrollment. To understand how your Cost of Attendance (COA) will be adjusted, review the Financial Aid and Scholarships COA presentation. If you have Veterans benefits, visit the Office of Veterans Affairs website for the appropriate form and email it to the Office of Educator Preparation.
3 These fees apply only to Teacher Candidates who already hold a bachelor's degree and are participating in an Internship in lieu of Student Teaching. An Internship is a paid position, but requires enrollment in 6 credit hours of EDST coursework for each semester of Internship. Please note that 6 credit hours is considered part-time enrollment. To understand how your Cost of Attendance (COA) will be adjusted, review the Financial Aid and Scholarships COA presentation. If you have Veterans benefits, visit the Office of Veterans Affairs website for the appropriate form and email it to the Office of Educator Preparation.
*$49 is an estimated amount. Fingerprinting and Background Check costs vary depending on the level of Background Check.