South Carolina teachers have been fortunate enough to have financial assistance available to hep offset the cost of the NB process for a very long time. When the SC General Assembly made the decision to end the NB loan program, we were able to collaborate with NBPTS and develop plans for providing Federal Subsidy grant and Friends of South Carolina scholarship funds to interested teachers. We were aware that the Friends of SC funds were more than likely a one-time offer. What we did not expect, was the end of the Federal Subsidy program.
Recently, CERRA was informed by NBPTS that the 2012-2013 NB cycle would probably be the last time Federal Subsidy funds would be offered to candidates. There will be no subsidy funds available for candidates during the 2013-2014 cycle and future funds from this source are unlikely (at this time).
What does this mean?
Financial Assistance for NB Certification
Effective August 2010, National Board initial candidates are eligible to apply for Federal Subsidy Funds to help offset the costs associated with the National Board Certification process. South Carolina has been given a limited amount of Federal Subsidy money for initial candidates during the 2012-2013 National Board cycle. Initial candidates may request $1250 which will be applied towards their National Board Certification fees. The application for Federal Subsidy Funds is only available online through CERRA. Federal Subsidy Funds are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Candidates who have received Federal Subsidy Funds to cover any previous certification attempts are not eligible for additional funds. Candidates who use Federal Subsidy money for initial certification will not be eligible to apply for Federal Subsidy Funds to cover the costs of any necessary retake entries. Candidates must have applied with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and have paid the $65 application processing charge and the $500 initial application fee before applying for the scholarship.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL SUBSIDY FUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR THE 2013-2014 NATIONAL BOARD CYCLE.
The application for Federal Subsidy funds is available on the CERRA website at https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/z7s9p9/.
Recently, CERRA was informed by NBPTS that the 2012-2013 NB cycle would probably be the last time Federal Subsidy funds would be offered to candidates. There will be no subsidy funds available for candidates during the 2013-2014 cycle and future funds from this source are unlikely (at this time).
What does this mean?
- If you have already applied for Federal Subsidy funds, there is nothing you need to do. Your funds have been or will be processed as long as your eligibility is confirmed.
- If you are interested in completing the National Board Certification process and need financial assistance, you need to apply this year. We still have funds available! Please see the information below.
- If you know any SC teachers who are eligible for this process, please let them know that this may be the very last year for financial assistance of this kind.
Effective August 2010, National Board initial candidates are eligible to apply for Federal Subsidy Funds to help offset the costs associated with the National Board Certification process. South Carolina has been given a limited amount of Federal Subsidy money for initial candidates during the 2012-2013 National Board cycle. Initial candidates may request $1250 which will be applied towards their National Board Certification fees. The application for Federal Subsidy Funds is only available online through CERRA. Federal Subsidy Funds are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Candidates who have received Federal Subsidy Funds to cover any previous certification attempts are not eligible for additional funds. Candidates who use Federal Subsidy money for initial certification will not be eligible to apply for Federal Subsidy Funds to cover the costs of any necessary retake entries. Candidates must have applied with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and have paid the $65 application processing charge and the $500 initial application fee before applying for the scholarship.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL SUBSIDY FUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR THE 2013-2014 NATIONAL BOARD CYCLE.
The application for Federal Subsidy funds is available on the CERRA website at https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/z7s9p9/.
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