Financial Aid for Teacher Candidates

• Pell Grant
• State University Grant ( SUG)
• Cal Grant
• TEACH Grant (The Federal Student Aid TEACH Grant will support future teachers for up to $4,000 per year in exchange for teaching service in a high-need field. Minimum 3.25 GPA required.)
• Middle Class Scholarship
• Campus-based and private scholarships
• Student Loans
• Work Study 
• For more information see Financial Aid information for teacher candidates (Financial Aid Office)

The Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Program will award annual scholarships in the amount of $1,500 for eligible students who intend to teach Math, Science, or any STEM related field in Secondary Education (Middle/High school). Mathematics, Science, and STEM majors who have completed at least one semester at Stanislaus State by Spring 2024 and STEM career professionals who have been admitted into the Single Subject Credential Program for Spring 2024 are eligible to apply. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required.

Scholarship recipients and eligible applicants who maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA (or higher) MUST apply on a yearly basis for the Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) teacher scholarship. Juniors, Seniors, and Credential students are eligible to apply at this time. 

2024 - 2025 MSTI Scholarship

Submit completed application packet by Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Applicants are welcome to submit application packets via e-mail to Veronica or in-person in DBH 305-306.

For more information, contact Veronica Rodriguez-Pulido from the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (TRRP) at mpulido6@csustan.edu DBH 305-306, (209) 667-3589.

The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (TRRP) will award annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for eligible students who intend to teach in a K -12 classroom setting in Special Education. Students who have completed at least one semester at Stanislaus State by Spring 2025 and career professionals who have been admitted into the Education Specialist Credential Program for Spring 2025 are eligible to apply. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required.

Scholarship recipients and eligible applicants who maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA (or higher) MUST apply on a yearly basis for the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (TRRP) teacher scholarship. Juniors, Seniors, and Credential students are eligible to apply at this time.

2024 - 2025 TRRP Scholarship

Submit completed application packet by Tuesday April 30, 2024. Applicants are welcome to submit application packets via e-mail to Veronica or in-person in DBH 305-306.

For more information, contact Veronica Rodriguez-Pulido from the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (TRRP) at mpulido6@csustan.edu DBH 305-306, (209) 667-3589.

• Math & Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)

  • ​The Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) provides support and helps guide future Single Subject Math and Science teachers through credential examination, preparation resources, and reimbursements.

• Who qualifies?

  • All Single Subject Math or Science future teachers and credential candidates.

  • Students must be entering the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) the following semester upon the submission of their application.

• What can be reimbursed?

  • All eligible candidates can receive the following reimbursements: CBEST, CSETs, Cal State Apply Application, Credential Program Application, and Live Scan.  

• How do I get my reimbursement? 

  • Email our office to fill out a simple reimbursement form!

  • By University policy, for each reimbursement, an itemized receipt(s) will need to be submitted, showing the cost of the exam or application with the name of the recipient. 

For more information, contact the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program (TRRP) at teacheroutreach@csustan.edu or Alfredo Vargas at avargas25@csustan.edu. 

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), provides scholarship opportunities for math and science majors and degree holders to support them in completing a Secondary (Single Subject) Teaching Credential. Scholarship recipients will benefit from a cohort support system, enhanced learning and professional development opportunities, and one-on-one mentoring from Stan State Math and Science Faculty.

Math and science majors who have attained Junior level status, career changers/returning students who have been admitted into the Single Subject Credential Program are eligible to apply!! 

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program will award annual scholarships in the amount of $10,000 in exchange for teaching service upon completion of a credential. Scholarships will be awarded each academic year and can be received by a recipient for a maximum of three years.

For more information, check out their website! 

• Contact: Dr. Björg Jóhannsdóttir
• Email: bjohannsdottir@csustan.edu 
• Phone: (209) 667-3547

• Free Online Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  This free on-line application contains questions about you, your financial information, school plans and more. The site provides answers to frequently asked financial aid questions, tips for filling out the application and checking the status of your application.
• Teach Grant 
  • Submit FAFSA
  • Complete TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve
• Submit the Stan State Online Scholarship Application by March 2nd
• Apply for off-campus (private) scholarships
• Request Cal Grant Teacher Credentialing Benefits
• Financial Aid Advising
  Contact: Financial Aid Office
  MSR 100 - See Map
  Phone: (209) 667-3336
  Email: Christina Goodeill