The District School Board of Pasco County is committed to assisting non-instructional staff in achieving their educational goals to become teachers. The Teach Pasco Paid Pathway (previously known as SRP to Teacher Financial Assistance Program) provides financial support for individuals without a degree employed in non-instructional positions to become certified classroom teachers in Pasco County Schools.

Program Requirements

• Must be employed in a non-instructional role with the District School Board of Pasco County for at least one consecutive year to qualify for the program. 
• Must obtain principal or director recommendation/approval on application form. 
• Must attend one information session (via Teams).
• Must be seeking a Bachelor's degree in Education.
• All courses reimbursed must be in the area of education, or documented prerequisites to education courses. Request for Reimbursement must be submitted no later than 30 days after semester end.  
• Upon completion of degree, a commitment to teach in Pasco County Schools for a minimum of two (2) years is required if/when offered employment. 

Program Guidelines

• A maximum of 18 credit hours can be reimbursed each fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th). 
• Additional Reimbursement Eligibility 
  • Books are eligible for reimbursement with an itemized receipt and syllabus showing book(s) are required for course.  
• Financial assistance for tuition is based upon the current state tuition rate.  
  • Current Rates: 
    • Universities with  a four-year degree program: $114.75 per credit hour. 
    • Colleges without a four-year degree program: $91.62 per credit hour. 
• Financial assistance is contingent upon the availability of District funds. 
• Requests for assistance are not guaranteed. 

** Financial reimbursement applies only to expenses paid directly by the employee. If grants and scholarships fully cover tuition and books, NO reimbursable expenses remain.**

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Step One: Apply!

• Submit a completed Teach Pasco Program Application form 

Step Two: Learn!

• Start taking your courses towards a Bachelor’s degree in Education to teach in the classroom. All courses must fall under an education curriculum or be documented as prerequisites to those courses.

For more information on our college and university Education Partner Program, click the button below!

Attending one of the Education Partner colleges/universities is not required.

Step Three: Request!

To request financial assistance at the end of each semester, submit the following documentation within thirty (30) days of course end date. All documentation must show the college/university name and logo or web address.

• Complete: Teach Pasco Financial Assistance Request Form.

Step Four: Intern!

To apply for continuation of pay and benefits during your final internship, submit the following documentation at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the final internship.

An approved Teach Pasco Application must already be on file or must be completed and submitted with the Final Internship Application.

• Completed Final Internship Application.
• Letter from college/university on school letterhead with dates of internship.
• Final internship courses are not eligible for financial assistance while utilizing the continuation of pay and health benefits during final internship.

Step Five: Teach!

• Upon completion of degree, a commitment to teach in Pasco County Schools for a minimum of two (2) years is required if/when offered employment.

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For more information on the Teach Pasco Paid Pathway Program, please contact Kelly Smith in the Office of Human Resources at 813-794-2947 or kelsmith@pasco.k12.fl.us.

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