TCPCG is completed in just 10 months for the convenience of our students. As this is a full-time program, the Neag School offers several options to offset the cost to students.
Program Fees
Starting in Summer 2024, TCPCG switched to a three-semester format with a later start date (mid-June). This change reduced tuition by approximately $10,000 per student.
TCPCG is a full-time cohort that starts in the summer. Students are charged by residency status at graduate tuition and fee rates, which are capped at the full-time rate.
Full, up-to-date program fee details can be found on the Office of the Bursar's website.
Paid Residency Option
Residency agreements are available in select districts for either a half-year or full-year paid residency, which allows graduate students to gain valuable experience during the content area internship and student teaching, plus school-based experience as a building substitute. Residency graduate students are paid as district employees for their time in their placements. Residency placements are not guaranteed and are open based on district availability and need.
Current districts include:
- Bridgeport
- CES
- Danbury
- Glastonbury
- Groton
- Hartford
- LEARN
- Ridgefield
- South Windsor
- Stamford
- Vernon
- Westport
Professional Development Funds for TCPCG Agriculture Education Students
Through the UConn Foundation, the Patricia Jepson Agriculture Education Award provides financial support for professional development opportunities; clinical experiences for graduate or undergraduate students; and awards for graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in the University’s Neag School of Education.
To be eligible for the award, students must:
- Be an incoming or continuing undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the School.
- Be pursuing a degree in a teacher certification program or similar such successor program focused on agriculture education.
Donors interested in giving to the fund can visit the UConn Foundation website. Students interested in the award can email TCPCG director Tracy Sinclair.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants
The TEACH Grant is a federally-funded program created to help pay college costs for students completing a teacher preparation program. These grants are available to eligible undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students who agree to serve as full-time teachers in specific high-need fields at a Title I school.
If students do not satisfy the conditions of the Agreement to Service, the TEACH Grant will convert to an unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan with interest accrual from the date of disbursement.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student in a teacher preparation program
- 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA (must maintain GPA each term) OR
- Above 75th percentile on a standardized test
- SAT: 590 CR; 610 M
- ACT: 25 E; 25 M
- GRE: 157 V; 158 M; 570 V; 750 Q
- Complete Agreement to Serve (ATS)
ATS/Service Criteria
The ATS explains the terms and conditions of the service obligation:
- Serve as a full-time teacher for a total of at least four academic years within eight years of certification completion
- Teach at a Title I school
- Teach in a specific high-need field (mathematics, science, special education, world language)
- Provide certification of service completion at end of each year
Award Amount
Maximum award of up to $4,000 per year, Financial Aid Office will determine exact amount each year.
TEACH Grant plus other aid may not exceed the annual Cost of Attendance.
Application Process
- Meet program and score criteria
- Email Dominique Battle-Lawson at dominique.battle-lawson@uconn.edu with PeopleSoft ID to confirm eligibility
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year attending school
- Complete TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling AND Agreement to https://studentaid.gov/app/launchTeach.action
After Receipt of Grant
- Receive Disclosure Statement, Notice of Disbursement, and Quarterly Statements
- Complete Exit Counseling at end of program
- Upon graduation, student must annually certify commitment to participate
- Department of Education will collect proof of employment
Scholarships
To learn about available scholarships, please visit the UConn Neag School of Education Scholarship website. Applications open in January and are due in early March, and a student must be accepted and matriculated into TCPCG before applying. So, if you are interested in scholarships, please apply to TCPCG by December 1.
Financial Aid
Some TCPCG students may be eligible for financial aid or may wish to utilize unsubsidized loans. You can learn more by contacting the UConn Financial Aid Office at 860-486-1111.