This program was created to encourage certain classroom educational aides to complete full teacher certification by providing need-based exemptions from the payment of tuition and certain mandatory fees at Texas public institutions. This program will be awarded on a first come, first served basis with priority given to a student who has a completed/valid financial aid application on file. Funds for this program are limited.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a resident of Texas;
- Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement (males only);
- Have financial need (FAFSA or TASFA)
- Have been employed by a public-school district in Texas working full-time in a classroom directly with the students in a teaching capacity as:
- an educational aide for at least one school year of the past 5 school years preceding the term or semester for which the student is awarded their initial exemption, or
- a substitute teacher for 180 days of the past 5 school years preceding the term or semester for which the student is awarded their initial exemption.
- Be enrolled in courses required for teacher certification in one or more areas that the Texas Education Agency has determined be experiencing a critical shortage of teachers at public schools in Texas in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, 21.1083 (6).
The application must be submitted to Aggie One Stop prior to the fifth-class day of the semester for which you are applying, as this program is limited. A representative will contact you if selected for the exemption.
To access the application, visit My Texas Future.
For exemption information, visit Tuition Waivers and Exemptions.Texas Administrative Code, 21.1083 (6)