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
- Substitutes make an average of $145 per day with a high of $186 per day
- Paraprofessionals make an average of $18.27 per hour with a high of $22.81 per hour
: up to 60 credit hours FREE
: $116 per credit hour for public colleges and $58 per credit hour for private colleges
: For the 2023鈥�24 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
: $11,000 (semester residency) or $22,000 (year-long residency)
: Up to $1,500
: 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
: variable living stipend
: variable scholarships and application fee reimbursements
Private Family Foundations: Consult with your college or university financial aid office