Wisconsin Minority Teacher Loan

State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

Award: $10,000–$30,000

To provide loans to Wisconsin resident undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time at an in-state or eligible out-of-state institution in a program that prepares them to be licensed as teachers of the visually impaired or as orientation and mobility instructors. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident; be enrolled in a participating in-state or eligible out-of-state school; be enrolled at least half-time (as determined by the school) in a degree or certificate program leading to Wisconsin licensure and a career as a teacher of the visually impaired or mobility and orientation specialist; make satisfactory academic progress (per federal student financial aid criteria); agree to practice full-time as a licensed a teacher of the visually impaired or mobility and orientation specialist in Wisconsin for the term of the forgiveness period; have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program; be attending a non-profit college or university based in Wisconsin; male students seeking financial aid from the State of Wisconsin OR from the US Department of Education are required to register with the United States Selective Service System. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online Nomination form. Focus: Education; Teaching; Visual impairment.

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