The sponsoring program is responsible for paying 5% of the recipient’s tuition and fees, giving paid release time, and the work commitment bonus in the form of a two percent increase OR a one time bonus after the recipient has completed the work commitment.

The work bonus varies by model:

$125 for the Teacher Credential Model
$200 for Director Qualification Model
$325 for the Associate Degree Model
$350 for the Bachelor’s Degree Model

The sponsoring program agrees to assist with tuition and fees, provide two hours of paid release time weekly, and provide a bonus or pay increase at the end of the recipient’s work commitment period. They will also agree to partnerships and ongoing communication with the T.E.A.C.H. office