Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial Aid and Scholarship Center
(303) 556-8593, Central Classroom, Room 116 and 120
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Center can provide information necessary for requesting financial assistance. For help with determining how much financial aid you will qualify for, visit the Office of Financial Aid and ask to speak with a Financial Aid Counselor. New students should apply online at the FAFSA website.
Free Online Scholarship Information
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.finaid.org
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www.freschinfo.com
www.collegenet.com
www.embark.com
www.brokescholar.com
www.wiredscholar.com
Metro State Teacher Education Resources
Scholarship Workshops
The Institute for Women’s Studies and Services, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Center, and Feminist Alliance sponsor free workshops. All are welcome to attend. Women’s Studies Scholarship Workshops, (303) 556-8441
Federal TEACH Grant
Undergraduate Teacher Education students seeking licensure in secondary math or science, special education, K-12 modern languages (Spanish), or elementary education with an added endorsement in linguistically diverse may be eligible to apply for a Federal TEACH Grant. You can view the Federal TEACH Grant Fact Sheet for more information. If you are interested in applying for the TEACH Grant, please read through the fact sheet and visit the Teacher Application Center in West Classroom 136 to fill out a pre-application.
Scholarships
Visit the Scholarship Center website for more information on applying for scholarships. We have identified specific scholarships below that may relate to Teacher Education students. You can also view the entire list of available scholarships here: Scholarship Listing
Richard D. & Mary Pat McCormick Endowed Scholarship
3.5 GPA; financial need-based (FAFSA), degree- or licensure-seeking student; preference to teacher education candidate who is willing to student teach at a Parochial school and interested in teaching at a Parochial school upon graduation. Scholarship Center, (303) 556-8593, Central Classroom, Room 120
Dr. Suzanne W. Dunshee Endowed Scholarship
Sophomore or higher elementary minor or licensure student; 3.0 or better GPA.
Scholarship Center, (303) 556-8593, Central Classroom, Room 120
Student National Education Association (SNEA)
$500 scholarship for the semester of student teaching.
Teacher Education Department, (303) 556-6228, West Classroom, Room 136
Kappa Delta Pi
$700 scholarship for the semester of student teaching.
Teacher Education Department, (303) 556-6228, West Classroom, Room 136
Peierls Student Teacher Scholarship
Support based on merit and/or financial need.
Scholarship Center, (303) 556-8593, Central Classroom, Room 120
The Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
Two tuition award programs for early childhood emphasis. Visit the CAEYC website for details.
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Award
$10,000 yearly awarded to secondary math and science education students. Visit the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation website for details.
PELL Grant
PELL Grant is offered to undergraduate students who qualify, but post-baccalaureate students may also qualify for the PELL grant once they become formally admitted to the Teacher Licensure Program. Visit the Admission Requirements page on our site for more information on formal admission, and visit the Office of Financial Aid for information on qualifications for the PELL Grant.
UCAN Serve AmeriCorps Program
Receive education awards for your unpaid service hours (field experience/student teaching) to be used toward tuition, repayment of outstanding student loans, and other qualified education related expenses. Visit the Metro UCAN Serve website for details and orientation.
Work Opportunities
Work-study positions at MSCD
Visit the Student Employment Opportunities web page on the Human Resources site to search available work-study and student hourly jobs at Metro State. To earn work-study funding, you must apply for a work-study grant through the Office of Financial Aid.
Substitute Teaching
Pay for substitute teaching is approximately $80-$120 a day. Teacher candidates with a bachelor’s degree can get a license to substitute teach for three years. Opportunities vary by district and subject shortage areas. Visit the Colorado Department of Education website for details and application.
MSCD offers a one-credit-hour substitute teaching workshop. This class, EDU 4700, is offered three times a year. Check the class schedule or contact the Extended Campus at (303) 721-1313 for more information on this workshop.
Internship Program
This is an intensive student teaching/learning experience for which eligible students receive the salary of a first year teacher offered at the discretion of individual school districts. The program is available mainly in high demand areas. Visit the Student Teaching Center in WC 141 for details.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education helps students find jobs related to their academic majors or licensure programs. Call or visit the Internship Center for details on Cooperative Education job listings; (303) 556-3290, 1045 Ninth Street Park.
Check out the Financial Aid and Scholarships Resource Listing for information on additional scholarships.