Minnesota

Minnesota Candidate Financial Support

Minnesota is pleased to announce that funding is available to help offset the cost of the assessment fee. This funding is made possible through a Federal Subsidy grant from the United States Department of Education. Please read the information below for specific details, deadlines, and contact information.

Funding Available - First-Time Candidates Federal Funding
The Minnesota Department of Education will utilize NBPTS Candidate Subsidy funds for stipends of up to $1,250 per National Board candidate. Qualified candidates will be funded on a first-applied, first-funded basis.  Deadline to apply:  December 31, 2008

Funding Available Retake Candidates
Minnesota does not provide funds for retake candidates.

Several organizations provide scholarship support to candidates pursuing National Board Certification. For more information, visit the Scholarship page.

The Education Excellence Omnibus Education Act (sf19250) gives teachers the option to renew a continuing license by completing the National Board Certification process.

Please click here for a list of school districts in this state that offer support and/or incentives for candidates and National Board Certified Teachers.  It is possible that your school district or local businesses offers support not included in the above link. Check with your school, your school district’s Web site or your state program administrator for more information.

If you are aware of local incentives supporting National Board Certification in your school district please Contact Us.  Include complete contact details so that we can reach you to verify the information.