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UW-Madison School of Education Wisconsin Secondary Education Program

Q&A Session – Financial Picture – Feb 15, 2022

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SED Financial Picture �–topics to address

Program Scholarships

Financial Support

Job Guidelines

Tuition Rates

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Tuition Rates

Finding the Rates…

  • Drop down menus- Semester and Program

Summer and Spring Fall are 2 different sheets --- Default PROGRAM is to “undergrad” rates

  • Credits Summer 1 = 9+ Credits, Summer Sample Table:

Fall/Spring = 8-15 cr, Summer 2= 4-7 cr

  • Updated Rates March = for Summer;

July or August = for Fall & Spring Rates

  • Residency “in-state rate,” Minnesota Reciprocity,

Non-resident & International rates.

* All decisions are made by the Office of the Registrar

From the UWTeach Website: The program consists of two full-time summer sessions and two full-time academic semesters (fall and spring). Graduate tuition charges can be found on the Tuition and Fees page of the UW-Madison Bursar's Office website In-state tuition totals approximately a bit over $20,000, and out of state about $40,000.

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DIRECT QUESTIONS of note for the group

Residency questions:

In general, you must be a bona fide resident of Wisconsin for at least 12 continuous months prior to enrollment to be eligible for resident tuition. Students who come to and remain in Wisconsin primarily for educational purposes are presumed to continue to reside outside the state.

→ More information: OFFICE of the REGISTRAR: https://registrar.wisc.edu/residence/

Veterans Services and the GI Bill:

As a veteran, the most common way to apply for education benefits is through the GI Bill. There is the Post 9/11 GI Bill and a Wisconsin GI Bill. In many cases you can apply for both, and consider other kinds of benefits you may be eligible for.

→ More information: University Veteran Services: https://veterans.wisc.edu/

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Office of Student Fin Aid

Details and Support

  • Student Loans:

Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Federal Loans and Private Loan Support

Promissory Note Support

  • Fees:

Segregated Fees, Document Fees, International Student Fees, Late Fees

  • Payment Methods and Timeline

Cash is no longer accepted, Third Party Payer, Veterans Benefits

Due Date is 2nd Friday of the term (Please note Summer 1 session starts official the first week of June)

From the UWTeach Website: The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) assists students whose personal and family resources are not adequate to cover the expenses involved in attending UW–Madison. The office also provides counseling to help students manage their money effectively, information on other potential sources of financial assistance (such as employment), debt management counseling, and small short-term loans for emergency situations.  Please visit the OSFA page to explore various types of loans including options for graduate study

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DIRECT QUESTIONS of note for the group

Loan Amounts:

Various Loans and information about how much is available, how to access funds, what to consider, how to repay are addressed on their website and in advising appointments. If you are borrowing Federal Direct Loans for the first time, you must complete both Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online.

→ More information: Financial Aid OFFICE: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/direct-loans/

FAFSA:

Before each year of college complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. It is used to determine your federal aid eligibility and need. Required for TEacher Pledge, encouraged for WiSH

→ More information: OFFICE of the REGISTRAR: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/frenzy/

Segregated Fees (including SHIP)

Segregated fees are charges, in addition to tuition, assessed to all students for student services, activities, programs, and facilities that support the mission of University of Wisconsin System institutions, including UW-Madison. This includes Health Insurance - The student Health insurance Plan (SHIP) provides comprehensive health coverage for UW-Madison students and scholars. Register for at least 2 graduate credits to be covered.

→ More information: Bursar’s Office: https://bursar.wisc.edu/tuition-and-fees/tuition-rates/segregated-fees

→ More information: University Health Services: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/ship/

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SED Scholarships

Application -

          • WiSH: A “one-stop” application system, to access campus level, School of Education and secondary education program specified awards. 

→ Different scholarships have different timelines and requirements

          • SED Program Scholarships

→ Dues March 1, wide range of qualifying attributes, ~$350,000 in awards

Awards -

  • In early March, teams will review applicant materials- WiSH App Responses, Grad School App Respones, & FAFSA

Late March, an unofficial notice will be shared with selected candidates

Additional notices may be sent throughout the summer, Official notice is sent in mid/late-summer

  • Payments: Payments are made 50% in late August, and 50% in mid-January

From the UWTeach Website: Our program is fortunate to have numerous scholarship opportunities to offer our candidates due to the generosity of donors to the School of Education.  These financial awards are selected based on a variety of attributes, including but not limited to: academic merit, content area background, teaching interest, financial need, ethnicity, gender, alma mater, and teaching location.

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DIRECT QUESTIONS of note for the group

Teacher Pledge vs Scholarship:

Scholarships are gift aid and have no path to be paid back.

You may have both if your “Cost of attendance” has not been met.

→ More information: UW Teach Website: https://uwteach.education.wisc.edu/financial-aid/

Additional Specialized Opportunities:

Grants are mostly targeted undergraduates, but a few are available for Graduate School as well. For example, Indian Student Assistance Grant and Hearing & Visually Handicapped Student Grant

→ More information: Office of Student Financial Aid: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/grants/#federal

The School of Education houses the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion provides leadership to faculty, staff, and students in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that promote the School of Education and UW–Madison’s mission for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

→ More information: Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) https://education.wisc.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/

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Jobs and Work Study

Time Considerations

    • Field work: Summer 1 ~60 hours in ~6 weeks. Contact Joey if working with an organization that may fit the field requirements- Diverse Learners, Community Focus, Engage with Youth, Room for a team

    • School Day – Sept & Oct = ~10hrs/week at the discretion of the CT schedule

-- Nov & Dec = ~20hrs a week spanning 4 to 5 days (half days) at the discretion of the CT schedule

-- Jan-June= ~40hrs a week (all day, everyday)

    • Courses: Summer = Courses finish by 4 pm, Varied Field work hours

Academic Year ~3 evenings a week, TWR, end by 7:30; plus Friday afternoon seminar.

Substitute Teaching, Tutoring and AVID mentors –

Limited roles with local school districts can be an option. We will work with you and school connections, but will need to evaluate each case. Also: 8 Substitute Teaching Days allowed each semester to replace fieldwork.

  • TUITION REMISSION POSTS ARE NOT ALLOWED

From the UWTeach Website: The Secondary Education program is done at an accelerated pace.  You will need to commit many hours to courses, field experiences, and the accompanying work.  If you are able to not take a job during this time, that is ideal.  However, we also understand some situations necessitate a paid job. 

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DIRECT QUESTIONS of note for the group

Housing:

Living on campus is an option, and the UW offers an apartment complex focused on Grad students and families - Eagle Heights. However, most graduate students do not end up living on campus. Madison offers plenty of bike paths and buses are easily accessible in Madison. School placements will take your transportation needs into consideration

→ More information: UW Graduate Student Life: https://gradlife.wisc.edu/housing-and-transportation/

SHOUT OUT FROM PEERS: JEK has affordable housing options in Madison.

Graduate School Fellowships and sponsored admission:

Although the Graduate School offers information about research fellowships and graduate student assistantships, these are not a match with our program. Those opportunities require a significant commitment of time. The nature of our program will not allow you to accept a work based tuition remission position. HOURLY work is acceptable.

→ More information: UW Graduate School Funding: https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/

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UW-Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge Program

Carly Marco

Teacher Pledge Program Manager

Teacher Education Center

cmarco@wisc.edu

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Teacher Pledge: Agenda

How

What

Q&A

Video

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Impact 2030

Goal 1 Invest in Wisconsin’s future teachers.*

Goal 2 Enhance the learning experience inside and outside the classroom.

Goal 3 Recruit and retain top faculty.

Goal 4 Attract the best and brightest students to become future leaders.

*This is where the Teacher Pledge lives.

On August 18, 2020, Dean Hess announced Impact 2030: a new initiative committed to mission-driven priorities that will carry us into the 100th anniversary of the School of Education and beyond.

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What the School of Education Pledges

  1. Up to the cost of in-state tuition annually for undergraduate and graduate teacher education students, including testing and licensure fees.
  2. Provide no interest loans while enrolled in a teacher education program.
  3. Forgive those loans with no interest in exchange for teaching full-time in Wisconsin for three-to-four years.

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What the Student Pledges

  1. Successfully complete a UW-Madison teacher education program.
  2. Obtain a teaching license from Wisconsin DPI.
  3. Be hired by a PK-12 school in Wisconsin.
  4. Maintain employment as a teacher in Wisconsin for three-to-four years within five years after graduation.
  5. Establish continued eligibility annually with the Bursar’s Office and Pledge Program Manager.

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Who is Eligible?

Rising Juniors

Seniors

Graduate Students

Teacher Education Programs

Undergraduate

Art Education

Physical Education

Elementary Education

Special Education

World Language Education

Music Education

Graduate

Secondary Education

Special Education (Certification Option)

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High-Need Geographic and Subject Areas

  • Bilingual Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Foreign Languages
  • Mathematics (Secondary)
  • Music
  • Reading (Teacher)
  • Science (Secondary)
  • Special Education

https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/programs/loan-forgiveness

Teacher Cancellation Low Income (TCLI) Directory

studentaid.gov

To be included, the school must be in a Title 1 district with more than 30% of students qualifying.

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Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

High-Need Subject or Geographical Area

25%

25%

50%

 

 

Lower-Need Subject and Geographical Area

25%

25%

25%

25%

 

High-Need Geographical Area, Worked Non-Teaching Job Year 1

 

25%

25%

50%

 

Lower-Need Subject Area and Geographical Area, Stayed Home with Family Year 2

25%

 

25%

25%

25%

Sample Loan Cancellation Schedules

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Questions?