NBPTS Fee Reimbursement

Form 37 applications are accepted July 1 through June 15 of each fiscal year. They are processed in order of receipt until the designated funds for that fiscal year are expended.

General Requirements

To apply for fee reimbursement, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications)
• Be employed by a West Virginia public school system
• Hold a West Virginia certificate and NBPTS board certification for the extra expenses and renewal reimbursements. Acceptable certificates are: 
  • Initial Professional 
  • Provisional Professional
  • CTE Vocational Certificate
• Complete training as required by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 
• Have recommendation from the county Superintendent

Application Submission

For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

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