Certified Educational Aid Exemption Program

This program helps Certified Teacher’s Aids who want to continue their education and eventually obtain their Teacher’s certification. By participating in the program, an Applicant will be able to be exempt from payment of tuition and fees when attending colleges or universities in Texas (other than class or laboratory fees) per year of eligibility. Spring term exemptions are conditional upon meeting program requirements in the fall. Summer awards depend upon availability of funds. Students who receive awards in one year may apply for awards in subsequent years.

To be eligible the student must:

Apply for financial aid which includes filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Be a resident of Texas.
Be certified as Educational Aides by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Have at least 2 school years experience as certified educational aides working in a Texas public school classroom directly with students.
Be employed as a certified educational aid by a public school during the period of enrollment for which the exemption is given.
Be enrolled in classes leading to teacher certification at the time he/she receive the exemption.

Like all financial aid, the student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.

For more detailed information on the Certified Educational Aide Exemption and on where to call for an application please contact the Grant Coordinator at the Office of Student Financial Aid at 361-593-3911 or 361-593-2875.

Last Updated: 3/31/08

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