Click here to see the Potential Sponsoring Program Guide for estimated costs, the model matrix with explanations, and a printable FAQ.

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

Once the contract is active, T.E.A.C.H. will send authorization to the college notifying them that T.E.A.C.H. should be billed directly for 90% of tuition and fees for that semester. T.E.A.C.H. will then pay this amount directly to the college. The college will then send an invoice for the remaining 10% of tuition to the sponsoring program. The program will submit payment for the 10% and will be responsible for collecting 5% from the employee. It is to your discretion to decide how you will collect the recipient’s portion.

This varies by college and how many credits a recipient completes. The average cost per credit hour at a Colorado Community College was $188.09 in 2021. Each course is usually three credits, which would bring the total to $564.27 for one, 3 credit course, putting the sponsoring program’s cost at $28.21 not including fees. All colleges charge different fees based on the program, the course, etc.

Keep in mind that four-year colleges are more expensive. If you are worried about the costs, please visit the college website for accurate pricing and discuss with the recipient. Each model has a minimum and maximum number of credits associated with it, so you will want to keep this in mind. If you sign a contract to support a recipient with a Director Qualifications Model, you are stating you will be responsible for costs for a minimum of nine credits and a maximum of 18 credits.

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

Investment from each party involved results in success for the recipient as well as the sponsoring program. Developing this collaboration is a key component of this unique model, so it is a requirement of the scholarship. When you invest in your staff, they invest in your program. Employer outcomes can include increased retention and a more highly qualified workforce with strong ties to the field