Teacher certification costs widely varies across regions, so we recommend that you compare regions to get a better understanding of what expenses to expect.

Because corps members are paid directly by the schools and districts for whom they work their benefits are determined by the school and can vary. In general, corps members can expect to receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as life insurance options and retirement benefits.

No. Corps members are employed directly by the schools and districts in which they are hired.

Falsification or misrepresentation of any sort, including plagiarism, on the application or supporting materials is grounds for non-admission or dismissal.

In order to respect the integrity of the application process, Teach For America will generally not consider information about applicants that comes outside of the application process. However, we do reserve the right to investigate further any information brought to our attention that raises a reasonable concern.

Teach For America reserves the right to rescind admissions decisions or dismiss corps members for any reason. Such reasons may include, but are not limited to:

• Non-responsiveness
• Breaches in integrity such as falsification or misrepresentation or sharing confidential information about Teach For America, other applicants, corps members, etc.
• Significant material change (e.g., being terminated from employment due to performance, significant change in academic standing, etc.)
• Any evidence that raises reasonable concerns

Teach For America values people with disabilities and believes in their ability to transform education and drive towards educational excellence for all. Teach For America is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to candidates with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the application process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar state laws.

In order to ensure a fair admissions process for all, Teach For America requires all applicants to treat each phase of the application process as confidential. We require that applicants refrain from disclosing or sharing with others information or materials provided by Teach For America that are not otherwise publicly available. Disclosing confidential information regarding the application process is grounds for non-admission or dismissal.

It is the responsibility of applicants to report any material change in the information provided in their applications as soon as a material change occurs, even if such material change occurs after admission into the corps. Candidates are required to notify Teach For America within 14 days of the change occurring, including but not limited to criminal records/proceedings, employment status, or academic standing.

Teach For America is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in our interactions with our applicants, corps members, and staff members without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other identity protected by applicable law.

If you have issues or concerns related to this policy, please contact us.