SLP Distance Venue Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Application 2024-2025

Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Application
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Master's Degree Distance Venue
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to help increase the number of certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in the small and rural schools of Texas.

In order to be considered for financial assistance for the SLP Master's Degree Distance Venue Tuition Reimbursement Program, please complete this application.

Prior to submitting this application, you must have submitted, or be in process of submitting an application to the Cycle 13 SLP Master's Degree Distane Venue and have received a letter of recommendation from your Special Education Director/Supervisor/Professor for the SLP Tuition Reimbursement Program consideration (upload below).

Eligible Small/Rural LEAs

SSAs

*Disclaimer*

SLP Tution Reimbursement Program only covers the following expenses, students must still have access to personal technology, internet access, and cover any other fees mentioned in the Cycle 13 Information Packet.
- Tuition & Fees
- Books
- Calipso (one-time fee)
- Residency Days
- AVANT testing (for Bilingual certificate)
Ownership of a personal computer or laptop is required for participation in the Cycle 13 SLP Master's Degree Distance Venue. Proper maintenance of personal computers and other technical equipment is the responsibility of the individual student. The equipment requirements listed below are subject to change and may be updated as needed.
In addition to the computer, students should have:
• High speed internet
• Several current version browsers installed on the computer
• A current anti-virus program (Norton, McAfee, Symantec, etc.)
• Webcam and headphones with a microphone (suggested brand is Logitech) or webcam with a microphone and computer speakers (suggested brand is Logitech)
• Sound card and speakers
• Adobe Acrobat Reader PRO
• Microsoft Word (not Works, etc.)
• Microsoft Power Point
• Scanner
• International Phonetic Alphabet fonts (downloads available on the web)

Backup everything on a hard drive or cloud. Students should back up their drives frequently and keep copies of everything sent.
Applicant Information
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name*

First NameLast Name
Work Email
Personal Email*
Home Address*
Street Address Line 2*
City*
State / Province*
Postal / Zip Code*
Phone Number*
Employment Information
Current Job Title
How Many Years In This Position?
LEA Name (If Currently Employed)
Is the LEA part of a SPED Coop/SSA?
ESC Region #*
Supervisor's Name
Supervisor's Job Title
Supervisor's Phone Number
Supervisor's Email
Name of LEA/Coop Special Education Director (if not supervisor)
Special Education Director Email Address (if not supervisor)
Special Education Director/Supervisor/Professor letter of recommendation*

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Describe your professional or educational background, experiences, and goals which make you a good candidate for the SLP Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship.*
Describe how you would be a good fit and why you have a passion for working in a small/rural LEA.*
Assurances (must check all to be considered)**

At the end of each school year, I will submit proof of plans to continue working in a small/rural LEA (signed Letter of Intent or Contract).Upon completion of the SLP Master's Degree Distance Venue, I will continue working in a small/rural LEA for at least three years.
Do you intend to obtain the Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Bilingual SLP?*
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Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Application

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Master's Degree Distance Venue

Applicant Information

Employment Information