Save On Your Online Education Degree

• Student must be pursuing an online education degree with teacher certification.
• Work in a school system participating in Teacher Connect.
• Cumulative and program GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• Student cannot have holds on their student account or owe any balances.
• Student must be in good standing with the university.
• Student’s school system must approve their participation in the program.
• The Teacher Connect Scholarship will not apply to any repeated coursework and will be removed if student receives a failing grade in a course.
• Meet all Teacher Connect deadlines as published on the Connect Calendar.

To Participate in the TEACHER CONNECT Program (even if you have received the scholarship in the past):

1. Verify that your school system is a Teacher Connect partner by checking the list of participating school districts.
2. Apply and be accepted into UWA.
3. Complete the Teacher Connect Verification Form* by the Connect deadline.
4. Review the Connect Calendar to make sure you understand all scholarship deadlines. Connect programs have special class registration deadlines that are earlier than regular deadlines. Participants will only receive the scholarship for the course(s) they are registered for by the connect deadline.

* You must reapply for the Teacher Connect Program (submit Teacher Connect verification form) for multiple degrees you pursue with UWA and if you change school districts while in the program.

* The Instructional Leadership programs (MEd: IL, EdS IL, EdS Teacher Leader and the IL Alabama Class A Reduced Hour Option) require a two-step application process (1 application to the university and 1 application to the program). Because the second application can require additional time, applicants need to start the UWA application as early as possible in order to meet the Teacher Connect deadlines for acceptance, class registration, etc.

Alabama School Systems:

Accel Academy
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Alabama Department of Youth Services School District 210
Alabama Math, Science & Technology Initiative
Alabaster City Schools
Albertville City Schools
Alexander City Schools
Andalusia City Schools
Anniston City Schools
Arab City Schools
Athens City Schools
Autauga County Schools
Baldwin County Schools
Barbour County Schools
Bessemer City Schools
Bibb County Schools
Birmingham City Schools
Blount County Schools
Boaz City Schools
Brewton City Schools
Butler County Schools
Calhoun County Schools
Chambers Academy
Cherokee County Schools
Chickasaw City Schools
Chilton County Schools
Choctaw County Schools
Clarke County Schools
Clay County Schools
Cleburne County Schools
Coffee County Schools
Colbert County Schools
Conecuh County Schools
Covington County Schools
Crenshaw County Schools
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
Dale County Schools
Dallas County Schools
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County Schools
Demopolis City Schools
Dothan City Schools
Elba City Schools
Elmore County Schools
Enterprise City Schools
Escambia County Schools
Etowah County Schools
Eufaula City Schools
Fairfield City Schools
Fayette County Schools
Fort Payne City Schools
Foundations Early Learning
Franklin County Schools
Gadsden City Schools
Geneva City Schools
Geneva County Schools
Government Street Christian School
Greene County Schools
Gulf Shores City Schools
Hale County Schools
Haleyville City Schools
Hartselle City Schools
Henry County Schools
Homewood City Schools
Hoover City Schools
Houston County Schools
Huntsville City Schools
i3 Academy
Jackson Academy
Jackson County Schools
Jasper City Schools
Jefferson County Schools
Lamar County Schools
Lanett City Schools
Lauderdale County Schools
Lawrence County Schools
Lee County Schools
Leeds City Schools
Legacy Prep School
Limestone County Schools
Linden City Schools
Lowndes County Schools
Macon County Public Schools
Madison City Schools
Madison County Schools
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Marengo County Schools
Marion County Schools
Marshall County Schools
Midfield City Schools
Mobile Christian School
Mobile County Public Schools
Monroe County Schools
Montgomery Public Schools
Morgan County Schools
Mountain Brook City Schools
Muscle Shoals City Schools
Northside Methodist Academy
Oneonta City Schools
Opelika City Schools
Opp City Schools
Orange Beach City Schools
Oxford City Schools
Ozark City Schools
Pelham City Schools
Pell City Schools
Perry County Schools
Phenix City Schools
Pickens County Schools
Piedmont City Schools
Pike County Schools
Pike Road Schools
Prichard Preparatory School
Randolph County Schools
Reach University
Roanoke City Schools
Russell County Schools
Russellville City Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Alabama)
Saraland City Schools
Satsuma City Schools
Scottsboro City Schools
Selma City Schools
Sequel School
Sheffield City Schools
Shelby County Schools
Spring Valley Schools
St. Clair County Schools
Sumter County Schools
Sylacauga City Schools
Talladega City Schools
Talladega County Schools
Tallapoosa County Schools
Tallassee City Schools
Tarrant City Schools
The Capitol School
Thomasville City Schools
Troy City Schools
Trussville City Schools
TSI of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa County Schools
Tuscumbia City Schools
University Charter School
Vestavia City Schools
Walker County Schools
Washington County Schools
Wilcox County Schools
Winfield City Schools
Winston County Schools

Georgia School Systems:

Haralson County Schools
Newton County Schools
Towns County Schools
Ware County Schools

Mississippi School Systems:

Kemper County Schools
Lauderdale County Schools
Meridian Public Schools
National Latent Print Examiner Academy
Neshoba County
New Albany Public Schools
Philadelphia School District

South Carolina School Systems:

Greenville County Schools

Tennessee School Systems:

Lincoln County Schools

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Where can I find details on UWA’s admission process?
This link will show you the online admission process: https://online.uwa.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/.

Can I use financial aid in in conjunction with the Teacher Connect program?
Yes. Contact UWA’s Financial Aid Office at finaid@uwa.edu or 205-652-3576 for information on student loans or other financial options.

Can I use Veteran Benefits in conjunction with the Teacher Connect scholarship?
The VA does not permit combining of certain VA benefits with scholarships. UWA can help you determine which benefits can be used in conjunction with Teacher Connect.

How long can I receive the scholarship?
Once a Teacher Connect Participant begins a program, the Participant will have 24 months to complete degree requirements under the Teacher Connect pricing arrangement. In the case where a Teacher Connect Participant pursues a bachelor’s or doctorate degree, the Participant will have 48 months to complete degree requirements under the Teacher Connect Scholarship Program.

Do I have to pay back the scholarship money if I change employers?
No, you will not need to pay back the scholarship. If your new employer is a TC school, you will need to submit a new Teacher Connect Verification Form. If your new employer is not a TC school, you will not be able to receive additional scholarship funds. Encourage your new employer to join the program!

What if I drop or withdraw from a course during the term or fail to pass a course?
Your scholarship will be removed for that specific course.