Troops to Teachers

Empire State College participates in the Troops to Teachers program for our Master of Arts in Teaching degree program. For more information, contact Desiree Drindak at Desiree.Drindak@esc.edu, or via phone at 800-847-3000, x2779.

Troops to Teachers assists eligible military personnel transition to a new career as public school teachers in targeted schools.

Troops to Teachers Coordinators provides counseling and assistance regarding certification requirements, routes to state certification, and employment leads.

Pending availability of funds, eligible individuals may receive stipends up to $5K to help pay for teacher certification costs or as bonuses of $10K to teach in schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Participants who accept the Stipend or Bonus must agree to teach for three years in targeted schools in accordance with the authorizing legislation.

Step by Step Guide to TTT

Determine eligibility for TTT program

Register for TTT program