State Tuition Reimbursement

You can request state tuition reimbursement if you:

• Are on a continuing contract, hold a Professional Certificate that must be renewed, and hold a salary classification of master's degree + 15 or less
• Have completed coursework in a county-verified shortage area

Note: There is a 15 semester hours reimbursement lifetime maximum.

Form 36 applications are accepted July 1 through June 15 of each fiscal year. They are processed on a first come, first served basis until the designated funds for that fiscal year are expended. All coursework must be completed within the same fiscal year in which we receive your request for reimbursement.

General Requirements

To apply, 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 professional teaching, student support, or administrative certificate or first class permit
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA is for coursework
• Be seeking an additional endorsement in a shortage area, if applying under Option Two (2)

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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