In the Step Three phase, our custom campaigns guide educator candidates with personalized messaging and clear calls to action.
They receive information about teacher preparation programs, certification routes, financial incentives, and career entry opportunities.
As in Step One and Step Two, authentic storytelling continues to play a key role. CRM produces video profiles and testimonial stories featuring your state’s educators at various stages of their careers, highlighting the rewards and purpose of working in education.
Customized map to help students find an education college program were they want to go.
Hear from colleges and universities about their programs and certification routes can lead to a career in education.
College-bound resource kits give students clear, shareable information about educator career paths, scholarships and next steps.
CRM researches colleges offering educational programs and compiles the results for prospective students, simplifying the college selection process.
Stories from colleges and universities show students how education programs, certification routes and campus opportunities can lead to a career in education and help them choose a college they want to go to.
College-bound resource kits give high school and college students a clear, student-friendly guide to exploring education careers. Each kit can include information about education professions, college planning timelines, relevant clubs and campus organizations, financial aid opportunities and stories from real people working in the field.
Want a career where you can make a real difference? A career in education gives you the chance to support kids, as they learn, grow, and build confidence.
OPTIMISE created this free website to help high school and college students explore 12 special education careers and find a path that fits their strengths, interests, and goals.
Scale into a career in education as a paraeducator.
A great place to start right out of high school, and earn money while in college.
Get an education career with a 4-year degree. Michigan schools are looking for someone like you for these high-demand careers, to make a difference in the lives of kids.
Talent Together helps you become a certified teacher. The program also helps elevate the professional credentials of existing teachers with “add-on endorsements” and mentorship training to be a lead with “teacher apprentices” at the school district.”
Michigan Reconnect is a scholarship program that pays you to attend your in-district community college tuition free or pays up to the in-district rate if you attend a community college where you’re considered out-of-district. Applicants must be 25 years old to apply.
Amount: up to $800
Thirteen Promise Zones have already begun awarding scholarships. Educators, businesses, families and civic leaders are also striving to embed a pervasive culture of learning in these communities – an essential ingredient in any recipe for education success.
Amount: $10,000
Amount: $9,600 Stipend
Amount: $2,000 – $5,500
The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much federal student aid the student may be eligible to receive. These estimates are based on the Student Aid Index (SAI), an index to determine federal student aid eligibility.
Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans are federal student loans offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to help eligible students cover the cost of higher education at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school.
A federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need.
Amount: up to $17,500
If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans
*Borrowers can’t receive credit toward TLF and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for the same period of service. That means, if you seek and receive TLF, the five-year period of service that supported your eligibility will NOT count toward PSLF. We recommend that you consider whether you’re interested in PSLF before deciding to pursue TLF, because we can’t make changes once you receive forgiveness.
Direct PLUS loans can help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible graduate or professional students through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program.
Grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, administered directly by financial aid office at each participating school, not all schools participate
Part-time employment while enrolled in school, available to undergrad, grad, and professional students with financial need, available to full and part-time students, administered by participating schools, emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to course of study or civic education, on or off campus
Go to the Official FAFSA website: Studentaid.gov
Beware of scams and fake FAFSA websites and emails.