I have searched high and low, on DoE (Department of Education) websites, on national sites, called innumerable people asking the question that no one seems to be able to answer. I am looking for state money allocated for teacher education. I refuse to believe that money doesn’t exist, but I am having a hell of a time finding it. I’ve found programs for Florida, Texas, California, Iowa and Alaska, but cannot find a thing for the other 45 states. I’m aware of the Federal Loan Forgiveness – but because Stafford Loans are given by the Federal Government, they can only be forgiven by the fed gov as well. Some states piggy back onto that, and have loan forgiveness for other loans, if a student teaches in a high-needs/low-income school for an allotted period of time.
The problem is, I’m looking for money that, while is state specific, is not school-state specific. Many states have money available for teachers who went to school in their state, and plan to teach there as well. I need money that is for students who plan to teach in that specific state, but went to school elsewhere.
If you have any information that might help me, please comment!! I implore you!
-Kathryn
