Teach For America does not pay for your certification or master's degree, however, there are different benefits available to corps members to help pay for the coursework that you must take in order to teach in your region.

 

Many regions have relationships with local universities that offer reduced tuition for corps members.

 

In some regions, you can qualify for tuition exemption based on the fact that you’re a teacher. 

 

Teach For America is currently a member of AmeriCorps, the national service network. Through this relationship, our corps members are AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive forbearance and interest payment on qualified student loans during their two years of service. Additionally, those who have not previously received AmeriCorps awards may receive an education award of around $6,895 at the end of each year of service. This may be used towards future educational expenses, such as certification or master's degree courses, or to repay qualified student loans. Please note this award is not guaranteed.

In some regions, you must pay for classes up front. 

Explore regions to find information about certification costs.