Financial Aid (FAFSA, CADAA), scholarships, grants and residencies are available to Sacramento State students. We understand that for many of our students, applying to and completing a teacher credentialing program may be challenging due to financial constraints. We are committed to providing the support to assist you in this process to ensure that you are able to successfully complete your journey to become teachers/educational leaders.

California (State) Aid

• Cal Grant- Provides eligible undergraduate students with assistance toward their tuition and non-tuition costs (Cal Grant B only) at a qualifying California college or university. The Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid award that does not need to be paid back. Additional Cal Grant aid is available to eligible Foster Youth and Students with Dependent Children to further assist with non-tuition costs. If received Pell funds, you may be eligible for one additional year while in the credential program.
• California Dream Act Application (CADAA)- Allows DACA, undocumented students who meet certain criteria to apply for financial aid. The CADAA is one of the most important forms to fill out in regard to a college education and should be completed every academic year. Application opens 12/1/24. https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
• California State University Asian Languages Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium- must be admitted to a CSU, GPA 3.0, enrolled in a bilingual program (Hmong or Spanish at Sac State).
• https://itwebstg.fullerton.edu/btep-v5/
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarship - Available for any CHAD undergrad, multiple subjects teacher candidate, planning to teach infants to toddlers or children up to age 8 should apply, scholarship amounts range from $5,000-$15,000.
• Golden State Teacher Grant- Provides financial assistance to students working towards their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential and who commit to working at a “priority school” or a State Preschool Program in California for a few years after completing their credential program.
• State University Grant (CSU)- Provides need-based awards to eligible undergraduate and graduate/post baccalaureate students that covers partial or all tuition costs for students who are not already receiving a Cal Grant.
• CA Chafee Grant for Foster Youth- Provides eligible foster youth with up to $5,000 a year for college or career education at any eligible California college or university, as well as schools in other states. Chafee grants can be used for tuition and non-tuition costs and do not have to be repaid.

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Federal Aid

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students that demonstrate financial need and do not have to be repaid. Our teacher credentialing programs are considered “undergraduate” programs due to the rigorous student teacher schedule. Application open 12/1/24. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• TEACH Grant- Students must teach full time for at least 4 years in a high-need field at a low-income school or educational service agency. https://studentaid.gov/teach-grant-program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness- you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency and have a Direct or Federal Family Education Loan: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Scholarships

• How to fund your Teaching Credential
• How to maximize financial aid

Our scholarship applications are now available 10/1/2024-3/2/2025

Apply online www.csus.edu/scholarships

School District Aid (Residencies, scholarships, stipends)

If you are interested in teaching in the following school districts, you are strongly encouraged to apply to one of these opportunities. Please inquire with the school districts directly for more information.

Natomas Unified School District

Recruiting Diverse Future Teachers in NUSD provides up to 80% of tuition, a MacBook, $1,000 monthly allowance, and additional incentives.

Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)

BRIDGE Residency

BIPOC Recruitment Flyer

BIPOC and/or bilingual teachers needed, student teach in a SCUSD school, they will cover your tuition and provide a stipend between $10-20,000 for the academic year, must teach in their district for 4 years.

Sacramento Metro Teacher Residency

Special Education program teacher candidates must student teach (and then teach) in Sacramento county district partners. Covers your tuition and up to $20,500 in funds.

• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 2-year pathway
• Extensive Support Needs (ESN) 1-year pathway
• Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) 1-year pathway

SMTR Flyer

Washington Unified School District

Diversity Recruitment and Aspiring Leaders Program

Student teach in a district school, for those living in their district boundaries they will cover 80% tuition and provide a stipend for $600 monthly for the academic year, must teach in their district for 4 years, additional incentives.

• Twin Rivers Unified, David Joint Unified, Sacramento City Unified, Elk Grove Unified, Washington Unified, California Montessori Project, St. Hope Public Schools, Woodland Joint Unified, Esparto Unified, Winters Joint Unified

Apply to Substitute Teach

Once placed in the corresponding district to student teach, apply to substitute teach there directly through their district office using edjoin.org

You can substitute teach for your cooperating (mentor) teacher when they are out for the day if your class schedule does not conflict. You can also sub if you have a day off from student teaching (*single subject candidates can sub on Fridays).

Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Teach for 5 consecutive years in a Title I school, can apply to have up to $17,500 forgiven especially for those who are teaching special education, math or science. https://studentaid.gov/

Campus Resources

• ASI Food Pantry
• Student Service Center (financial aid, registration information, records, fees, etc.)
• One Card (works like your official photo ID on campus, a library card, make on-campus purchases/payments with your Hornet Bucks Account, access campus sporting and social events, free public transit card, discount photocopies, ATM/PIN- debit card with Wells Fargo)
• Sac State Mobile App (fastest way to stay connected to campus updates)
• Student Health and Counseling Services (wellness, pharmacy, counseling, sexual violence support, COVID-19 and more)

Emergency Housing on Campus

This service offers up to 30 days of housing in the residence halls located at North Village of campus. Available for students experiencing brief, unexpected housing crisis, one-time usage during their academic career. CARES Program