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Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF)
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Scholarship
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| Description |
The Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund provides funding to full-time teacher assistants pursuing initial licensure through a baccalaureate program at a NC college or university with an approved teacher education program or enrolled a in a North Carolina community college transfer program leading to teacher certification at a qualifying four-year campus. Students already holding baccalaureate degrees seeking initial licensure are eligible to apply.
Beginning with the 2006-07 academic year, teacher assistants from both two-year and four-year campuses are eligible to apply for TASF funds.
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| Eligibility |
To be eligible for initial TASF consideration, an individual must:
Be a full-time teacher assistant for at least one year at a public or federal school in North Carolina
Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
Not be in default on a student loan
Have at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average (students with higher grade point averages will generally be more competitive and stand a better chance of receiving funding)
Enroll in a program leading toward initial teacher licensure at a North Carolina college (see list of qualifying campuses on application). Enrollment through the Internet or other distance education programs is acceptable
Enroll in at least six semester hours of coursework at qualifying campuses for each semester in which funds are received
Demonstrate financial need according to the financial aid office at your institution.
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| Value |
Students must be enrolled for a minimum of six semester hours to be considered for funding. Funding levels for new recipients are dependent upon where the student is enrolled. Recipients enrolled at four-year institutions receive $1,200 per term up to a maximum of $3,600 annually. Recipients enrolled at two-year institutions receive $600 per term up to a maximum of $1,800 annually. Those who are enrolled at both a community college and a four year institution for a combined enrollment of six or more hours will receive $1,200 if enrolled for at least six hours at the four-year institution; all others will receive $600. Fall, spring and the combined summer sessions constitute the three terms for which funding is awarded.
The maximum amount that a student can receive over time through this program is $25,200.
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| Application Procedure |
New and renewal applicants should submit all requested information as soon as possible. Also, all applicants must complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Click on the
link(s) under 'related links' for the TASF award year application you wish to apply for.
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| Other Information |
The scholarship is renewable if the recipient completed at least 12 semester hours during the academic year funds were received, while maintaining a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
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| TASF FAQs
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TASF Information and Resources
Teaching Programs in North Carolina
2008-09 TASF Application
2009-10 TASF Application
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