Once admitted, other student financial assistance is available in the form of fellowships, scholarships, and awards earmarked for School of Education students.
Stafford loans are available through the W & M Student Financial Aid Office. W&M's School Code for the FAFSA is 003705. If you have questions regarding student loans or completing the FAFSA, please contact the W & M Financial Aid Office at (757) 221-2420.
If you are using Financial Aid, there are enrollment implications if you drop or withdraw from a class or classes. Please be aware that in most cases, financial aid awards are determined based on full time enrollment. If you drop below full time enrollment status, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid (757)-221-2420 to be sure you understand how this will affect your financial aid. Financial aid is not available for those enrolled less than half time.
Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP)
The Virginia General Assembly provides funds to support the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) as an incentive to increase the number of teacher candidates pursuing careers in critical teacher shortage areas as defined in the Board of Education's Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage areas. Also, the program serves as an incentive to increase the diversity of persons pursuing careers in teaching, including male teacher candidates enrolled in an elementary or middle school education programs, and minority teacher candidates enrolled in any teaching endorsement area.
The critical shortage areas defined for the 2008-2009 program that are offered through our School of Education are Special Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Mathematics; Middle Grades; Foreign Languages (Spanish and French); Secondary English; School Counseling.
2008-2009 VTSLP Guidelines
2008-2009 VTSLP Application
The application must be returned to the Office of Academic Programs, located in Jones Hall, Room 100. We must receive all nominations for our students no later than April 18, 2008. In order to be considered for this program, you MUST be nominated by the School of Education. Do not send your application directly to the Department of Education.
Aspiring Educator Scholarship Program
The Aspiring Educator Scholarship program application deadline is July 1, 2008. This scholarship is for those students majoring in special education and related service majors (see list below). If you would like to apply for the scholarship, or would like more information, please visit their website.
Related Service Majors for the Aspiring Educator Scholarship Program:
Adaptive Physical Education
Assistant Principal (Special Ed.)
Audiology
Autism
Behavioral Specialists
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Developmental Cognitive Disabilities
Emotional Behavior Disorder (K-12)
Hearing Impairment
Learning Disability (K-12)
Life Skills
Mental Retardation (K-12)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility
Physical Disabilities
Physical Therapy
Principal (Special Education)
School Nurses
School Psychologist
Severe/Profound Disabilities
Social Worker
Special Education (Birth – 12)
Special Education Coordinator
Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy
Teaching Aide - Special Ed. (Pre-K – 12)
Visual Impairment
Other Helpful Links for Financial Aid
Virginia Teacher Education Financial Aid
Department of Education – Find and Pay for College
Students.gov (for graduate students)
Council of Graduate Schools – Fellowships and Financial Aid
State Council of Higher Education - Virginia (SCHEV) - Graduate Financial Aid
Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers
Repaying Your Student Loan - Payment Plans |
