SRP-to-Teacher Financial Assistance Program

Purpose The purpose of the School Related Personnel to Teacher Financial Assistance Program is to provide financial support for school related personnel to become certified teachers in Pasco County Schools.

SRP to Teacher Program Guidelines

  • Must be employed with the District School Board of Pasco County for at least one calendar year.
  • Two college courses (maximum of 6 credit hours) per semester are eligible for reimbursement.
  • Course work is degree seeking in the area of education or a prerequisite to education courses, which needs to be documented.
  • Must earn a grade of C or better for each course.
  • A grade report/transcript must be submitted for the semester in which reimbursement is requested.
  • An itemized receipt and a copy of each course syllabus must accompany requests for tuition and book(s) reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement for tuition is based upon the current state tuition rate.
  • During the final internship, funds for continuation of benefits and scholarships may be available.
  • Upon completion of degree, a commitment to teach in Pasco County Schools for a minimum of two (2) years if/when offered employment is expected.

For more information please contact Pat Sinclair, Department of Human Resources 813-794-2154 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

SRP-to-Teacher Program Financial Assistance Request Form
SRP-to-Teacher Program Continuation of Health Benefits

SRP-to-Teacher Funding Sources

Program/Funding Source
Assistance Offered
Qualifications
Contact Person
Title I Grant
Tuition & books
Must be an instructional assistant at a Title I school and currently seeking a degree in education. Elena Garcia Supervisor of Title I 813-794-2324
   
Title II Grant
Tuition & books. Funds for continuation of benefits and scholarships may be available.
Available to all SRP seeking degrees in education Pat Sinclair, Supervisor of HR 813-794-2154
   
Professional Development Partnership
Tuition, books, fees, (amount varies) and tutoring cohort setting
Available to all SRP seeking a degree in ESE. Sarah Semon USF Coordinator, PDP 813-974-9767
   
Professional Development Partnership
Tuition/Books
 For ESE IAs with an AA degree. Rusty Gremillion, Project Director
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (850)473-7068
   
Propel
Financial Assistance
Available to all school-related personnel seeking a degree in ESE. Must be placed in a K-12 classroom setting. Anna Robic .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 813.974.9452 link
   
FEA Educational Support Scholarship (10 statewide @ $1,000)
Expenses related to college courses taken
SRP who are members in good standing of an FEA local for at least three years. Applicant must currently be seeking a degree in education. USEP 813-996-2119 727-848-1385 or www.floridaea.org
   
USEP SRP Scholarship Award (1 @ $1000)
Tuition & books
SRP who have maintained continuous membership for a minimum of two years. Applicant must currently be seeking a degree in education. USEP 813-996-2119 727-848-1385
   
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program (1 @ $1,000)
Flexible
AFT member in good standing for at least one year. Applicant must currently be seeking a degree in education. USEP 813-996-2119 727-848-1385
   
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship (1 @ $500)
Tuition & books
Must be a DSBPC Instructional Assistant and a PDK member. Applicant must currently be seeking a degree in education. Tammy Berryhill President of PDK 727-774-3700
 

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