Cost Breakdown
OfficeEducatorCertification::Alternative Cost Breakdown
All fees for the Alternative Certification Program and to TEA must be paid in full before a recommendation for a Texas Teacher Certification will be granted.
Breakdown
Do you wonder what it will cost to become an educator? We have a breakdown of all the fees needed for admission, testing, certificates and graduation.
Summary of Fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application to Graduate School | $50 |
| Application to Educator Preparation Program | $50 |
| TX PACT Test Registration Fee | $106 |
| TExES Content Test Registration Fee (per test) | $118 |
| Pedagogy and Responsibilities Test (PPR) | $118 |
| The Science of Teaching Reading Test* (After January 1, 2021) | $136 |
| Fingerprinting Fee | $50.25 |
| TEA Assessment Fee | $35 |
| Internship Teaching Fee (Two semesters) or Clinical/Student Teaching Fee (One semester) | $700 (each semester) |
| TK20 Fee | $139 |
| Initial Texas Standard Teacher Certificate | $78 |
| Intern/Probationary Certificate (if applicable) | $78 |
| Graduation Application Fee (if applicable) | $40 |
*Required for students in the following content areas: EC-6 Core, 4-8 Core, 4-8 ELAR, 4-8 ELAR/Social Studies
Fees may change without prior notice.
Tuition Cost
- Professional development training in the program is obtained through enrollment in university coursework. Students are billed for tuition and fees by semester. Approximate your university tuition and fees.
- During fall and spring semesters, a student may elect to pay out their tuition on an installment plan. Consult Financial Aid Office or the Loan Office.
- Tuition and fees are dependent on residency and how many classes are taken in a semester.
- Online classes have a $50 per credit hour fee.
- Installment plans for mini-terms and summer terms are not available. Financial aid or loans may be available if you are pursuing a master’s degree. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Textbooks
The expense for textbooks cannot be pre-determined.