Education Program Costs & Scholarships
In addition to tuition and textbooks, there are additional costs for teacher education programs as you earn your degree, conduct student teaching, and apply for licensure.
Here is an overview of the expenses you can expect throughout the teacher education programs to help you plan your college budget.
This is not an exhaustive list, and costs could change at any time without notice.
These costs are in addition to the standard undergraduate tuition and fees, as well as ongoing expenses for textbooks, transportation and housing.
| Program Phase | Expense | Cost | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission | Comprehensive Background Check | $45.75 | One-time |
| Admission | Liability Insurance | $35 | One-time |
| Admission | Tevera | $228-270 | One-time |
| Teacher Candidate | Liability Insurance | $35 | Yearly |
| Teacher Candidate | Clinical Experience Travel Expenses | Depends on location and gas prices | Duration of Course Clinical Experience |
| Student Teaching | Student Teaching Background Check | $26 | One-time |
| Student Teaching | Liability Insurance | $35 | One-time |
| Student Teaching | edTPA | $300 | One-time, depending on whether subtests are retaken |
| Student Teaching | Travel Expenses | Depends on location and gas prices | Duration of Student Teaching Experience (usually 16 weeks) |
Learn about the WSU tuition and fees for graduate students. Some education programs have specific tuition rates and additional fees.
In addition to the general scholarships at WSU and grant programs, there are many financial aid opportunities specifically for teacher education students.
Apply for more than 60 WSU Foundation scholarships just for students who are admitted into the Teacher Education unit.
The Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program supports students who belong to underrepresented racial or ethnic groups as they prepare to become teachers.
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant program available for students who want to teach in high demand areas.
The Minnesota Student Teacher Grants program supports students during their student teaching experience.