The purpose of the program is to increase the pool of individuals with the qualifications, motivation, and skills to teach the diverse student body in the California State University. It is a highly competitive program directed by the CSU, but is open to applicants who will be new or continuing full-time students in doctoral programs at accredited universities anywhere in the United States.

Program Details:

• Loans are available in amounts of up to $10,000 per year, up to a total of $30,000.
• Loans obtained through the program are repayable over a 15-year period.
• If a participants applies, competes for, and is hired in a CSU instructional faculty position after completion of the doctoral degree, 20% of the loan will be forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching employment in the CSU.
  There is no means test for eligibility, and students may receive other income from fellowships, assistantships, grants, loans, or employment.

For information and application materials, contact the Graduate School. The deadline to apply for the 2007-2008 academic year is February 15, 2007.