Learn All About Teaching
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? Not sure if it's
right for you? There are probably a lot of things you're wondering
about, like how much teachers make and how you can pay for college.
Use the information below to find the answers to your questions.
The academic advisor at the college you're planning to attend can
also counsel you about which classes to take to prepare you to
become a teacher.
Careers in Teaching and Colleges
Before you decide to enter the teaching profession, learn about
requirements
to
become a teacher and review all the different teaching careers by
exploring the
Education and Training Cluster of careers. You can also use the
College Matching Assistant to find colleges that offer degrees
in education.
State of Illinois/ISAC Programs
There are several programs designed specifically for students
studying to become teachers, to help pay for college,
including:
A comparison chart provides a side-by-side view of the MTI Scholarship, IFTC,
and Illinois SETTW programs
.
Also, the Nurse Educator
Scholarship Program (NESP) is available for graduate-level
students pursuing a career in professional or practical nursing
education in Illinois.
Federal Programs
The federal Teacher Education
Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
Program was
designed to benefit current and prospective teachers.
The U.S. Departments of Education and Defense offer the Troops to Teachers program to help
military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public
schools. Illinois Troops for Teachers provides
information specific to teaching in Illinois, including teacher
certification requirements, information about teaching degree
programs and assistance in locating employment opportunities.
Loan Cancellation/Forgiveness/Repayment Programs for
Teachers
There are also programs available to help teachers repay their
student loans after college. The Federal Perkins Loan
Cancellation for Teachers program, the Federal Teacher Loan
Forgiveness Program, and some of the Illinois Loan
Repayment/Forgiveness Programs offer options for repayment or
cancellation of student loans, based on certain teaching
requirements.