Expenses

New York corps members are certified to teach under a Transitional B license, which requires them to be enrolled in a master’s certification program throughout their two years of teaching. In order to qualify for the Transitional B certificate, all corps members are required to:

• Pass New York State Teaching Certification Exam(s) for their license area
• Complete two online workshops
• Pass a background check
• Complete an online application
• Enroll in and maintain good academic standing in their master’s certification program

Based upon their teaching placement and corresponding license area, corps members in New York currently attend one of three master’s certification programs, with the choice to participate in a higher-cost option. Teach For America has reduced tuition partnerships with these universities to ensure the program costs are financially feasible for corps members. Our master’s certification programs offer New York corps members additional support and teaching resources throughout their two-year commitment. New York corps members can gain initial certification and a master’s degree in education by the end of their two-year commitment.