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Home / Graduate Studies / Teacher Education Program / Prospective Students / Financial Support

Available Financial Assistance
for Teacher Education Program Students
2008-2009

We work very hard to find financial support for our students. Your statement of purpose includes a question on financial need so that we can begin finding sources for you immediately upon application.

There are four kinds of financial assistance sources available to support students in the Teacher Education Program at UCSB:

(1) Federal Grant

(2) State Money

(3) University Money

(4) Privately funded Fellowships and Scholarships

 

FEDERAL

The TEACH Grant

The TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 a year in grant assistance graduate students who agree to serve for at least four years as full-time "highly qualified" teachers in high need fields in public or not-for-profit private elemetary or secondary schools that serve students from low-income families.

Admitted TEP students will receive the TEACH grant Fact Sheet at Orientation. For preview, view here.

To access the Directory to schools serving low-income families, click here.

 

STATE

Assumption Program for Loans in Education (APLE)

The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) is a state-sponsored, competitive loan forgiveness program that assists qualified teachers in repayment of their undergraduate and graduate Federal Stafford Loan(s), up to $11,000, over the course of four years.

• APLE applications are sent to admitted students once funding becomes available.

For APLE FAQ's, click here

 

UNIVERSITY

Fee Fellowship

The University Fee Fellowship defined by UCSB's Graduate Division is a need-based fellowship. It may be applied towards in-state fees, health insurance (GSHIP), and/or non-resident tuition. It cannot be given as a stipend. All Domestic and Permanent Resident students who wish to qualify for a Fee Fellowship must have filed/renewed the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA). In order to be eligible for a Fee Fellowship, domestic students must have unmet financial need as determined by the UCSB Financial Aid office.

• Admitted TEP students will receive the application form for 2009-2010 Fee Fellowship at Orientation.
• The amount of Fee Fellowship awarded to TEP students varies each year depending on the number of applicants. For AY 2008-2009, University Fee Fellowships awarded to students ranged from $1700 - $3500.

 

Block Grants

Block Grants are need-based money. The grant is distributed towards fees, insurance, and tuition. If there is any remaining amount, then it is issued as a stipend.

• Students will apply during their applications process to the TEP program for Fall distribution and will need to reapply during Winter and Spring quarters.
• The approximate amounts that have been awarded in previous years range from $500-$3000.

 

 

PRIVATELY FUNDED FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Deans Council Scholarship

• ESC, MST and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• There are up to 4 awards in the amount of $2500 (Fall Quarter).
• Criteria include demonstration of merit, ideals, and professionalism.

 

Glickbarg Family Fellowship

• ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $5000 (typically 2 available)- Fall Quarter.
• Applicants must be committed to pursue teaching in a low-income, ethnically diverse community where students may not complete their high school GED and/or are not historically college-bound, and where dedicated teaching can positively affect the future for disadvantaged students.

 

Dr. J. Student Teacher Fellowship

• ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $1000 (up to 10 available) - Winter Quarter.
• Criteria includes outstanding promise as an educator and financial need. Special circumstances are also considered (e.g., single parent, health challenges, etc.).
• Dr. J. Fellowship application is announced prior to the Winter break.

 

Vivian Guerrier HOPE Fellowship

• ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $500 (possibly 2 awards) - Winter Quarter.
• Criteria include personal courage in overcoming adversity and challenge, as well as a commitment to bring hope to others.
• Vivian Guerrier Hope application is announced prior to Winter break.

 

Lamb Family Fellowship

• ESC credential candidates with M.Ed. degree objective are eligible to apply.
• $1500 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
• Commitment to teach in schools.

 

Dr. Sabrina Tuyay Fellowship

• MST and ESC candidates enrolled in ED 391D may apply.
  
• $1500 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
• Criteria include merit and demonstration of outstanding promise in teaching Language Arts. Special circumstances are also considered.

 

Agent of Change Scholarship

• ESC, MST, and SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $1000 (one available) - End of Winter/Early Spring Quarter.
• This fellowship is personally funded by a 2004 graduate of the SST English credential program, David Baca, who now teaches in LAUSD.
• Demonstrated commitment to support GLBT( Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues.

 

Laura E. Settle Scholarship

• ESC and MST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $2000 (one available) - Spring Quarter
• The Laura E. Settle Scholarship is awarded to an MST and/or ESC teacher candidate who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
• Recipients must be US citizens.
• Recipient will be invited to attend a dinner in May that is hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association.

 

Anne Scales Scholarship

• SST credential candidates are eligible to apply.
• $2000 (one available) - Spring Quarter.
• The Anne Scales Scholarship is awarded to an SST teacher candidate who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
• Recipient will be invited to attend a dinner in May that is hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association.

 

Delta Kappa Gamma (based on Faculty Nomination)

 

Genevieve Haight Award (based on Faculty Nomination)

 

Dr. Lynne Cavazos American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship

• ESC, MST, and SST female credential candidates who are completing their M.Ed. degree in summer session, as well as graduates who are returning to complete the M.Ed. degree, are eligible to apply.
• $1000 (several available) - Summer Quarter
• This scholarship is available for women only who are completing their M.Ed degree in the summer and who have not received any of the other privately funded scholarships or fellowships (Block Grant and Fee Fellowship do not exempt applicants, only those that are privately funded.
• The award is designed to support the completion of the degree and therefore can be spent on tuition, fees, housing, etc.
• Priority will be given to applicants whose work has demonstrated a commitment to the mission of AAUW: equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.

 

 

PRIVATE FEE FELLOWSHIP CHART (same as Fellowships listed above)

Name of Fellowship	Amount of Awards	Application Due Date	Award Notification Date	Award Criteria
Dean's Council Scholarship	$2500 (Up to 4 available)	October	October	ESC, MST, SST candidates Demonstration of Merit , ideals, and Professionalism. Distributed Fall Quarter
Glikbarg Family Fellowship	$5000 (2 available)	October	November	ESC, MST, SST candidates Commitment to teach in a low-income, ethnically diverse community Financial need Outstanding promise
Dr. J. Student Teacher Fellowship	$1000 (Up to 10 available)	January - Prior to Winter Break	February	ESC, MST, SST candidates Outstanding promise Financial Need Special Circumstance
Vivian Guerrier HOPE Fellowship	$500 (Possibly as many as 2 awards)	January - Prior to Winter Break	February	ESC, MST, SST candidates Show personal courage in overcoming adversity and challenge. Commitment to bring hope to other.
Lamb Family Fellowship	$1500 (one available)	February	March	ESC candidates with an M.Ed. objective only. Demonstrate commitment to teach in schools Distributed Spring quarter
Dr. Sabrina Tuyay Memorial Fellowship	$1500 (one available)	March	April	MST or ESC candidate Exceptional promise in terms of language arts instruction
Agent of Change Fellowship	$1000 (one available)	March	April	ESC, MST, SST candidate Demonstrated commitment to support GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues
Laura E. Settle Scholarship	$2000 (one available)	March	April	MST or ESC candidates Excellence in strong scholarship and leadership. US Citizenship
Anne Scales Scholarship	$2000 (one available)	March	April	SST candidate Excellence in strong scholarship and leadership. US Citizenship
AAUW- Dr. Lynne Cavazos	$1000 (several available)	May	June	Female M.Ed. candidates whose work focuses on equity issues Letter of Support from M.Ed. faculty

 

 

For all applications:

In addition to writing a letter that addresses the specifics of each award for which you are applying, you will attach the following information to each award application:

• Describe your financial obligations, loans, debts, and any financial support you are currently receiving.
• Describe what you perceive to be your strengths as a professional educator. As well, describe what you perceive to be the challenges you may face in your career.