How to Pay for College to become a teacher

How does a person in Colorado pay for college to become a teacher?

Options for High School Students:

Options for College and University Students

Earn money by serving as a paraprofessional and/or substitute teacher
- Colorado substitutes make an average of $25.50 per hour (Indeed)
- Colorado paraprofessionals make an average of $17.80 per hour (Indeed)
: up to 60 credit hours FREE
Students who attend Colorado public institutions of higher education with family incomes of $90,000 or less are eligible for COMPLETE REIMBURSEMENT of any out-of-pocket tuition and fees they pay.
: $116 per credit hour for public colleges and $58 per credit hour for private colleges
: For the 2024-25 award year, the maximum Pell Grant through FAFSA award is $7,395
: up to $10,000
Colorado Center for Rural Education Student Teaching Stipend: $4,000
: up to $10,000
: up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness annually
: Candidates placed in a 16-week academic residency may receive a stipend of up to $11,000, and those in a 32-week academic residency may receive a stipend of up to $22,000.
: variable living stipend
: variable scholarships and application fee reimbursements
Private Family Foundations: Consult with your college or university financial aid office