Educational Aide Exemption—free tuition for teacher certification

Educational Aide candidates must

• Be a Texas resident
• Meet the financial need requirement
• Submit financial aid application through the college to be attended, including filing a FAFSA

Or qualify based on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as stated below:

• Single, Independent Students - AGI Maximum of $30,902 or less
• Married, Independent Students - AGI Maximum of $61,806 or less (student and spouse together)
• Dependent Students - AGI Maximum $61,806 or less (student and family together)
• Be currently employed by a school
• Have worked as an Educational Aide in a Texas public school district for 1 year during the 5 years preceding the term or semester for which the exemption is received, or has been a Substitute Teacher with 180 full days of service within the past 5 years
• Be enrolled in courses required for teacher certification at the institution of higher education granting the exemption
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements

How to apply for the Educational Aide Exemption

Get an application and more information for this program on-line at CollegeForTexans. Begin the process with Human Resources at your school of employment. We submit your application to the Coordinating Board after you and the school district have completed their respective sections.

Applications are also available in the Financial Aid Office as well as on our Online Forms and Services webpage.