Certification options are as follows:
- Single Subject: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language
- Multiple Subject: Elementary Age
- Special Education Mild/Mod
TeachStart Fellows are NOT eligible for certification in areas like PE, Art, Music through their participation in our program. They are only eligible for the certification areas listed above.
Payment Schedule
- 50% due Friday before classes begin
- 50% due one month later
Terms are about 8 weeks in total and a fellow can expect to take anywhere from 3-4.5 credits per term. A Scholar+ fellow will be enrolled in about 7-8 terms depending on credential and start date.
TeachStart Grants Overview
Below is the overview of when the fellow is offered the grant and the requirements.
| Grants Offered | Total | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1: TeachStart Grant | $13,500 | Must enroll in program and sign TS Grant paperwork during the enrollment process with Alliant-- once signed, automatically applied to the tuition rate to reduce cost to $317 |
| Year 2: Graduation Grant | $5,250 | Must graduate from Alliant and be placed a TS school - typically will receive this grant in June/July after they graduate Alliant |
| Out of pocket costs for Fellow upfront | $9,500 | |
| Total cost for fellow after graduation | $4,250 | Total cost is reduced after the fellow graduates and receives the graduation grant |
Important Reminders:
- Alliant Credential Cost without TeachStart grants is $23,000.00
- If earning master's the cost will increase to the extra credits needed to complete the program so the baseline of $4,250 will be higher for fellows