TERREL H. BELL TEACHING INCENTIVE LOAN PROGRAM

In 1984, the Utah legislature enacted legislation which provides funds in the form of tuition scholarships for students pursuing certification as teachers in areas of shortage as designated by the Utah State Office of Education.  In return for aid in the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program, recipients agree to teach in a Utah public school for a term equal to the combined terms of the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program.

Criteria for the loan program are: 

            1)   cumulative gpa of at least 3.0;

            2)   completed 2 semesters of college coursework as of February 1st;

            3)   been admitted into the teacher education program at the time of application;

            4)   have a teaching major in an area of critical shortage as designated by the USOE. 

                        - Audiology

                        - Mathematics

                        - School Psychologist

                        - Special Education (Birth -Age 5)

                        - Special Education-Hearing Impaired

                        - Special Education-Mild/Moderate

                        - Special Education-Severe

                        - Special Education-Visually Impaired

                        - Speech Pathology

Incoming freshman can apply for the program through their high school principal or counselor.  Awards can be used for full-time or part-time (minimum of 6 credits) registration. Applicants must be Utah residents in order to qualify.

SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED.  Application forms and further information are available in the Dean's Office, Room 109, Education Building.