Please note: This is a general guide that does not consider your specific situation. Your official and full tuition agreement will be with Alliant International University, not TeachStart. The below is an explanation of the agreement between Scoot Education / TeachStart and Alliant for Scholar+ Fellows to enter Alliant’s online Credential Only Teacher Education Program with Intern Pathway.

 

1. Scoot Fellow Grant

The Scoot Fellow Grant is provided to all TeachStart Scholar+ Fellows who are accepted into Alliant’s online Credential Only Teacher Education Program with Intern Pathway. The Scoot Fellow Grant is automatically applied and does not require an application. Due to the Scoot Fellow Grant, tuition cost is reduced as follows:

  • Multiple or single subject credential (internship): $317 a credit hour - total of $9,510
  • Special education credential (internship): $352 a credit hour - total of $9,510

Additional student fees are listed here and will be added to the total cost - note that Scholar+ Fellows have their application fee(s) waived.

 

2. Alliant University Application

You will be assigned a dedicated Alliant Admissions Counselor who will assist you with the steps to complete and submit your application to Alliant beginning in November. Applications are due by August 26, 2022 for the October 2022 Alliant cohort, and November 10, 2022 for the March 2023 Alliant  cohort.

 

3. Additional $5,250 contribution upon graduation

If you complete your Alliant program and simultaneously complete one year as a teacher of record at a school that TeachStart has placed you in a full time role at, TeachStart will contribute $5,250 to your tuition lender. This amount will not be taxed at the federal level but may be taxed at the state level (this is currently being reviewed by the State of California).

 

4. TEACH Grant

If you meet the minimum requirements of the TEACH Grant and are willing to commit to the service obligations of the grant, TeachStart will assist in applying for the grant. In 2021 the grant amount is $3,772. Application for the TEACH Grant is not mandatory but is an added way to reduce tuition. This grant is not affiliated with Alliant International University.

 

5. ​​Reimbursements

If any of the following are required, TeachStart will reimburse you for the following expenses:

California

  • 1 CBEST examination
  • 1 Emergency 30 day substitute teaching permit
  • 1 CSET examination
  • 1 RICA examination
  • 2 Live scan criminal background checks (one for TeachStart, one for CTC)
  • 1 Tuberculous risk assessment

 

Arizona

  • Official transcripts
  • IVP fingerprint
  • Substitute certification

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6. Timing of Tuition and Fees

The tables below outline when tuition is due:

Additional student fees are listed here and will be added to the total cost. Note that Scholar+ Fellows have their application fee(s) waived.

Additional student fees are listed here and will be added to the total cost. Note that Scholar+ Fellows have their application fee(s) waived.

 

7. Summary of Tuition Cost Estimate

Please see the table below for a summary of the estimated tuition cost: