CERTIFICATION FREE SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Cina Oravez
Division of Certification & Professionals Standards
(208) 332-6936

Idaho State Department of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027

The federal government instituted a program in 1997 to provide financial assistance to individuals wishing to seek certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The program is called the National Board Certification Fee Subsidy Program. This program provides up to one-half of the fees required for National Board certification. At this time, the total cost of the National Board certification process is $2,500. Thus the subsidy program can pay for up to $1,250 of the total fees for a candidate who meets the eligibility requirements. Applications for subsidy are due in the state department of education office by November 15 (see details below).

In order to receive any Candidate Subsidy funding, the individual must first submit an application for NBPTS certification program and provide verification that this has been done. Verification of enrollment can be a notarized copy of a receipt or cancelled check. A copy of the on-line registration process at www.nbpts.org can also be printed off and submitted to provide enrollment verification. Because the funding for the Candidate Subsidy program is limited, recipients will be determined by the date their application for the subsidy funding is received in the NBPTS office.

NBPTS Eligibility Document

Subsidy Application

Form B6 Professional Experience Report

An application for the National Board Certification Fee Subsidy Program can be obtained above, or by contacting the Bureau of Certification & Professional Standards (208-332-6800). Please check with individual local education agency liaisons regarding candidate support and incentives from individual Idaho districts, as several Idaho districts offer additional support for NBPTS candidates.

To contact the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, visit www.nbpts.org/