Program Fees
Total Cost of Program (All program fees are non-refundable) $4,250.00
This is the anticipated cost for a candidate who completes all iteachTEXAS program requirements according to the program timeline. The total cost is broken down into the following fees:
Application Fee $50.00
Program Access Fee (10% down) $375.00
- Due prior to receiving the Statement of Eligibility
- Due prior to beginning online instruction
Online Course Instruction Participation $2,800.00
- You are responsible for this fee of $400 associated with each instructional course in which enrolled
- The fee may be paid as courses are completed, or the fee may be deferred until you begin Field Experience
Field Experience Fee $1,025.00
Payment Options
You have the following options for payment of fees:
- Sign a Personal Payment Plan indicating payments that will be made monthly, over the duration of the Field Experience, once the Field Experience begins. Monthly payments are made directly to iteachTEXAS.
- Pay for the instruction as you are participating in the course work and then pay for Field Experience while in the Field Experience.
Contingency Admission, Individuals applying prior to graduation $100.00
Examinations Fees Payable to Education Testing Services
TExES/ExCET (cost per examination) $120.00
You must pass at least two certification tests (content area and PPR) prior to being recommended to the state for certification. Additionally, Bilingual, Spanish, and French certification requires the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT).
Certification Fees, Payable to SBEC
Probationary Certificate Fee $52.00
Standard Certificate Fee $77.00
Fingerprinting $47.00
Renewal Fees
Instructional Renewal $300.00
If you do not complete the six instructional courses within the six-month time frame, you must pay another Access Renewal fee. If continuation is approved, you will be given three months to complete your coursework.
Extension Fee $500.00
If you do not complete the program requirements by the end of your Field Experience, you must apply for a continuation. If the continuation is approved, you must pay an extension fee to be eligible to participate in the program.