Education Aide Exemption Program

 

House Bill 571, passed by the 75^th Legislature, created a college tuition and partial fee exemption program for individuals who have been employed as an educational aide for one year working in a classroom directly with students at a public school in Texas.

 

House Bill 1130 requires the board of trustees to establish a local plan by January 1, 2002, to encourage the hiring of educational aides who show a desire to become a certified teacher.

 

Individual who may apply must:

• Have applied for financial aide through the college to be attended, including filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or qualify based on their adjusted gross income
• Be residents of Texas
• Have at least 1 school year of experience as an educational aide working directly with students during the five years preceding the term or semester for which the individual receives an award
• Be a school employee working in any capacity
• During the time of receiving the exemption, be enrolled in courses leading to teacher certification, and
• Meet the academic progress requirements of the college

 

For more information or application forms, contact Marjorie Sklar, Wharton ISD Personnel Director, at 979-532-6230.