Tools for Tomorrow’s Teachers

If you’re considering becoming a teacher, or already on your path to the classroom, having access to the right resources can help make your journey the best it can be.

Paying for School

At Morgridge, we offer guaranteed scholarships (also known as tuition discounts) to all of our students. These scholarships help to significantly reduce the cost of school. Teacher Education Program students receive tuition discounts of up to 50%. Curriculum & Instruction students receive discounts of up to 44%. Merit and need-based assistance is also available. For details, please contact our Student Financial Services Advisor (MCE.finaid@du.edu).

There are many more resources to help you pay for school. Examples of state, federal, and private funding opportunities are below. For a comprehensive list of funding sources in Colorado, visit Financial Opportunities for Aspiring and In-service Educators. Visit 4 Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers to explore federal loan forgiveness options.

Funding for Students and Teachers

What	Available	Type of Funding	From Who	How Much
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant	When you’re in school	Grant (with service obligation) or Loan	Federal Student Aid, an Office of the US Department of Education	Up to $4,000 / year
TEACH Colorado Scholarship	When you’re in school	Scholarship (application required)	Teach Colorado	Up to $1,000 More benefits available!
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program	When you’re teaching (after earning your degree)	Loan Forgiveness	Federal Student Aid, an Office of the US Department of Education	Up to $17,500
Colorado Rural Teaching Stipend	When you’re in school	Stipend	Colorado Center for Rural Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education	Up to $4,000
Colorado Rural Teaching Fellowship	When you’re in school	Fellowship	Colorado Center for Rural Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education	Up to $10,000
Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness	When you’re teaching (after earning your degree)	Loan Forgiveness	Colorado Department of Higher Education	Up to $5,000 / year
Colorado Educator Recruitment and Retention Program	When you're in school and employed in certain roles. See ERR Program for eligibility details.	Award (with 3-year service obligation to rural or small rural districts)	Colorado Department of Higher Education	Up to $10,000

The descriptions above are provided for informational purposes. Award amounts and program requirements are subject to change. Please visit the official program links provided to review current requirements and award amounts.