All Urban Teachers participants are responsible for their tuition, cost of living expenses, materials, and technology – all of which can be covered with the assistance of federal or private student loan or funds.
There are also a number of out-of-pocket expenses that participants must plan for during their Urban Teachers commitment. Participants are expected to meet any deadlines associated with these expenses.
Estimated categories and expenses include, but are not limited to:
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Baltimore, MD
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- Fingerprinting/Background Check: approximately $52.75
- Transcripts: Cost varies
- TB Test: Free option available (Site Team will notify participants of location)
- Praxis® fees for Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC): subject area test (typically ranges from $120 to $199) and special education test (typically $120)
- Praxis® fees Standard Professional Certificate (SPC): Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT) test (typically $146) and Teaching Reading: Elementary (TRE) test for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education only (typically $145)
For more information about Baltimore program expenses, visit the Finances in Baltimore page.
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Washington, DC
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- Fingerprinting/Background Check: approximately $70
- Transcripts: Cost varies
- TB Test: $40-50 (Site Team will notify participants of location)
- Praxis® fees for Initial Teacher Credential/Regular I Teacher License: subject area test (typically ranges from $120 to $170) and special education test (typically $120)
- Praxis® fees for Standard Teacher Credential/Regular II Teacher License: Principles of Learning & Teaching (PLT) test (typically $146)
- Licensure Fees: typically $50 per certification area
For more information about DC program expenses, visit the Finances in DC page.
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Dallas, TX
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- Fingerprinting/Background Check: approximately $37.75 (Morpho Trust application fee) + $10 (mandatory scanning of fingerprints fee) to meet TEA requirements. School districts or CMOs may have additional requirements, and any related fees are also the responsibility of the participant.
- Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation: $50 (only for participants who have concerns about their ability to pass a national criminal history check)
- Transcripts: Cost varies
- TExES examinations fees for Initial Certification: one in Special Education (typically $116) and one in English as a Second Language (typically $116) Note: only four retakes of a failed exam are allowed, and each retake requires the full examination fee
- edTPA portfolio submission: $311
- Certification Fees: $50 for the Intern Certificate; $75 for the Probationary Certificate; $75 for the Standard Certificate
For more information about Dallas program expenses, visit the Finances in Dallas and Texas Examinations of Educator Standards™ (TExES™) & Certification pages.
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