Teaching Residents at Teachers College is funded in part by a federal Teacher Quality Partnership grant. Teaching Residents receive generous financial support that includes a federal stipend of $40,000 and a Teachers College stipend that is equivalent to 22 Teachers College credits. Both stipends are divided over the first four semesters of the program. Upon admission, each Teaching Resident is sent a financial aid package detailing the financial supports that they will receive while in the program.
TR@TC supports pre-service teachers with a strong desire to teach in New York City high-need public schools as long-term career teachers. When Teaching Residents are accepted into the program, they commit to serving in New York City public schools for a minimum of three years. Funding offered during the residency requires that this agreement to serve will be honored.
Teaching Residents receive the dollar equivalent of 22 Teachers College credit hours in a stipend. At the current 2022-2023 tuition rate, this totals $42,086.
Teaching Residents are responsible for the remaining costs of tuition and fees, which varies based on whether the stipend is applied toward TC expenses or other costs. As a prospective graduate student, other expenses include the college and course fees, books, certification costs, fingerprinting, health insurance, room & board, transportation, as well as other personal expenses.
To calculate your an estimated cost of attendance, download a copy of a budget worksheet you can use to help guide you.
In addition to the financial aid described above, we encourage you to explore other relevant funding opportunities offered by Teachers College and external sources. To apply for other TC scholarships, you must complete the scholarship portion of your admissions application.
Visit the Office of Financial Aid website to learn more about special scholarships such as the City Year Scholarship, and the Posse Foundation Fellowship, and internally sponsored scholarships such as the Teacher Opportunity Corps II (TOCII).
*The range is based on the current tuition rate for 44 to 46 credit programs for the academic year 2022-2023.
Spring 2023
9-13 tuition credit hours
$17,217 - $24,869
Summer 2023
8-12 tuition credit hours
$15,304 - $22,956
Fall 2023
8-12 tuition credit hours
$15,304 - $22,956
Spring 2024
9-14 tuition credit hours
$17,217 - $26,782
Summer 2024
0-9 tuition credit hours
$0 - $17,217
Total tuition
44 credit hours ($84,172) - 46 credit hours ($87,998)
Total college fees
$1,494
Total tuition and fees before stipends
$85,666 - $89,492
TC Stipend
$42,086
Federal Living Stipend
$30,000
Residents are responsible for the estimated range below if both the TC and Federal Living Stipends are used for tuition and fees
$15,666 - $19,492
Residents are responsible for the estimated range below if only the TC Stipend (and not the Federal Living Stipend) is used for tuition and fees
$45,666- $49,492
Additional items to budget: application fee, enrollment deposit, books, certification costs, fingerprinting, health insurance, room & board, transportation, etc.
The tuition rate and college fee for 2023-2024 have not been finalized; thus, the estimate and breakdown above are based on the 2022-2023 tuition rate of $1,913 per credit hour and college fee of $498 for Spring 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024.
The tuition rate for 2022-2023, which includes Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023, is $1,913 per credit hour. The college fee for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 is $498 per term. This fee cannot be waived.
Please note that the costs are estimates that may be subject to change and vary by semester and credits required by certification area, which are 44 or 46 (TESOL/ELA). As you consider this TR@TC's financial aid package and if you have additional questions, please email us at teaching.residents@tc.columbia.edu.
To calculate your attendance cost, please download a copy of a budget worksheet you can use to help guide you.
Summer 2023
11-12 tuition credit hours
$21,043 - $22,956
Fall 2023
12-14 tuition credit hours
$22,956 - $26,782
Spring 2024
8-12 tuition credit hours
$15,304 - $22,956
Summer 2024
3-9 tuition credit hours
$5,739 - $17,217
Fall 2024
3-6 tuition credit hours
$5,739 - $11,478
Total tuition
44 tuition credit hours ($84,172) - 46 tuition credit hours ($87,998)
Total college fees
$1,464
Total tuition and fees before stipends
$82,380 - $86,058
TC Stipend
$40,458
Federal Living Stipend
$30,000
Residents are responsible for the estimated range below if both the TC and Federal Living Stipends are used for tuition and fees
$11,922- $15,600
Residents are responsible for the estimated range below if only the TC Stipend (and not the Federal Living Stipend) is used for tuition and fees
$41,922- $45,600
Additional items to budget: application fee, enrollment deposit, books, certification costs, fingerprinting, health insurance, room & board, transportation, etc.
The tuition rate and college fee for 2023-2024 have not been finalized; thus, the estimate and breakdown above are based on the 2022-2023 tuition rate of $1,913 per credit hour and college fee of $498 for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024.
The tuition rate for 2022-2023, which includes Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023, is $1,913 per credit hour. The college fee for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 is $498 per term. This fee cannot be waived.
Please note that the costs are estimates that may be subject to change and vary by semester and credits required by certification area, which are 44 or 46 (TESOL/ELA). As you consider this program's financial aid package, and if you have additional questions, please email us at teaching.residents@tc.columbia.edu.
To calculate your attendance cost, please download a copy of a budget worksheet you can use to help guide you.
The Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) program is funded by the New York State Education Department and is designed to increase New York State teachers from underrepresented backgrounds.
In addition to your TR@TC responsibilities, Teaching Residents who are admitted to TC's TOC program also:
In exchange, you will receive 6 tuition points (an $11,478 value for 2022-2023*), and a $2,000 stipend. Please find out more about the eligibility requirements on their webpage!
Teaching Residents are working toward certification areas of high demand. Because of this, you would be eligible and could apply for a TEACH Grant by filing the FAFSA application. If awarded, those accepting a TEACH Grant (you can accept or decline the offer) commit to a four-year service agreement as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need school that serves low-income students. Residents can meet this requirement simultaneously with TR@TC’s service requirement. To learn more about this funding opportunity, visit the TEACH Grant page, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
The TEACH Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 a year. Funding will be disbursed at the beginning of each semester after closing the “add/drop” period. If you receive the TEACH Grant, your application will be reviewed by TC.
You are eligible for loan forgiveness after five years of high-qualified teaching experience in a high-need school.
Further eligibility information by subject area:
To be eligible for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, you must read the program’s requirements and follow the steps required by the federal government. If you have questions, you should contact the U.S. Department of Education by clicking here.
Suppose you are a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and would like to be considered for federal financial aid, including loans, work-study, and the TEACH Grant. In that case, you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Doing so allows you to offset the cost of tuition with federally unsubsidized loans during the 18-month program.
Complete and submit two FAFSAs for the current & upcoming academic school year to learn if you are eligible. The institution code number for Teachers College is G03979. Do not wait for an offer to submit your FAFSA materials. TC’s Office of Financial Aid will send you a financial aid package. If you have questions about financial aid, don’t hesitate to contact TC’s financial aid office.