Program Overview

Teacher Certificate Program

The Teacher Certificate Program is designed for individuals who are taking courses for a teaching certificate. Students may be eligible for financial aid if they are enrolled at least half-time in coursework that is required for elementary or secondary teacher certification to teach in the state.

Eligibility for Financial Aid

To be eligible for financial aid, students must be:

• Enrolled at least half-time in coursework that is required for elementary or secondary teacher certification to teach in the state.

Aid Restrictions

The following aid restrictions apply:

• Federal Direct Loans (Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized and Direct PLUS for parents of dependent students only) and Federal Work-Study only
• Subsidized Loan eligibility maximum of $5,500
• Independent students may also qualify for up to $7,000 more in Unsubsidized Loans
• Total federal aid amounts can never be more than the difference between Cost of Attendance and any other financial assistance

Application Process

The application process involves the following steps:

• Complete the FAFSA
• Submit all documents requested by the financial aid office
• Provide copies, signed by the appropriate College of Education official, of:
  • The "Application for Admission to OSU's Professional Education Program" and
  • OSU's Check Sheet for Teacher Certification and Recommendation for Elementary Education or Secondary Education Subject.
• Alternative Certification students must provide in lieu of the College of Education documents listed above:
  • A copy of their memo from the Professional Services Section of the Oklahoma State Department of Education titled "Alternative Placement Program Requirements" and
  • A copy of their Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate.

Principal or Superintendent Certification

Students working on a principal or superintendent certification are not eligible to receive federal aid, per federal regulation.