Amount: $12,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) encourages students to pursue careers in special education. Recipients receive tuition and mandatory fee waivers in exchange for a teaching service obligation in Illinois.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Illinois Resident
- Enroll in an eligible special education teacher preparation program
- Agree to teach in Illinois public or private schools for a specified period
Required Materials
- Application form
- Transcripts
- Essay
Timeline
Application opens in the fall and closes March 1st.
Tips
Ensure you are committed to teaching special education in Illinois. Understand the service obligation requirements.