Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program
The Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) is a legislative ruling administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. TSEIP was designed to recruit and retain mathematics and science teachers in Oklahoma. Successful candidates will be reimbursed eligible student loan expenses (a set amount, which may vary yearly) or an equivalent cash benefit.
How to Apply
Contact the JRCoE Undergraduate Advising Office (jrcoe.advising@ou.edu) for application information.
Students must fill out the Participation Agreement Form and submit it to their college or university TSEIP coordinator no later than the date of their graduation from a four-year college or university in Oklahoma (even if graduating in the fall). Institutions will submit qualifying applications to the State Regents within 10 days of receipt. SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants cannot be certified to teach math or science prior to signing the Participation Agreement Form.
The State Regents office will notify applicants of application receipt, educational loan obligations and any qualifying disbursement benefit opportunities through TSEIP.
Eligible Loan Programs
The following student loan programs are eligible for TSEIP reimbursement:
NOTE: Parent Loans for Students (PLUS) are not eligible.
Students who participate in TSEIP and meet all the eligibility requirements but do not have outstanding loan obligations will receive a cash payment after five years of teaching.
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