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Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP)
The Stanford University School of Education (SUSE) and the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) are committed to supporting a diverse and talented cohort of teaching candidates. Stanford has established two initiatives to support the cost of education for STEP students. These are the Dorothy Durfee Avery Loan Forgiveness Program and STEP tuition fellowships that are offered to over 90% of incoming STEP students.
The Dorothy Durfee Avery Loan Forgiveness Program
STEP students who apply and are eligible for the federal Perkins loan will be considered eligible for the Avery-Stanford loan for an amount up to $20,000 over the autumn, winter and spring quarters. After completion of STEP, students must submit proof they will be working in a public school or an underserved private school.
Students never have to make payments on the loan as long as they are teaching in an eligible school. After two years of eligible teaching half of the loan is forgiven and after four years the remainder is forgiven. For more information on applying and qualifying for an Avery loan, please click here.
Fellowship Opportunities
STEP offers numerous fellowship opportunities to defray the cost of pursuing a teaching degree at Stanford.
We strongly encourage all applicants to STEP to also apply to the STEP Teaching Fellowships. The majority of our teaching candidates receive some form of fellowship award. Most fellowship awards are granted on a combination of need and merit. Admitted applicants are notified of their fellowship award before they start STEP in June.
All STEP applicants who are interested in receiving fellowships should file a separate STEP fellowship application. Download and email the completed application before January 8, 2008 to Kristen Babineau (kbabineau@stanford.edu) or fax at 650-725-7412.
In addition, there are a number of financial aid resources available for future teachers.
- Financial Assistance Opportunities for Future Teachers
Listing of potential funding sources for teachers, including loan deferment/assumption programs and other teacher incentives.
- Funding Resource Guide for Graduate Studies in Education
This document lists internal and external funding opportunities for graduate students in education. Some of the sources include scholarships, loans, and grants. We recommend the students refer to the sponsors websites for eligibility and application details.
- Out-of-state applicants who are admitted and enroll in STEP will receive $400 towards their Stanford tuition to offset travel expenses to California to take the CSET before or on March 15, 2008. Eligibility for this travel fellowship is need-based. Applicants must register by February 15, 2008 if they wish to take the test on March 15, 2008. Late registration deadline is March 4, 2008.
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