2025 TI Electives Application Form

Application for ALL TI Electives *This is NOT the TI-1 Application!*

NOTE: Applicants are only eligible for elective programs AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of TI-1. Please complete all 8 sections of this digital application and select the TI Elective(s) of your choice in Section 3. Refer to our website page for updated information regarding Session Dates, Application Deadlines and Acceptance Dates. Please direct all other questions regarding your application to the ead@arrl.org help desk.
Section 1 - Personal Information

Be sure to include contact information that we can use to communicate with you during school and summer months. Make sure the email address(es) you provide will accept emails from arrl.org.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Ham Radio Call Sign
(Please leave section blank if N/A)
Home Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Personal E-mail*
example@example.com
Personal Phone*
School E-mail*
example@example.com
Emergency Contact: First Name*   Last Name*.
Relationship to TI Applicant: *
Emergency Contact Phone:Phone Number*
The next amateur radio license I will be studying for is: (If unsure, write "Technician)"*
My unisex T-shirt size preference is:

Section 2 – School or Institution Information
School District*
Please write "Home School" if applicable
School Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Federal Tax ID #
Leave blank if N/A
Name of School
Leave blank if N/A
School Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Grade levels offered at your school:Type a label* . Total number of students in school (all grade levels):* . Grade level(s) you teach: Type a label* . Subject(s) you teach:Type a label* . Total number of years of teaching experience: * . Extracurricular activities and clubs you lead/mentor: Type a label* . Please estimate the number of students involved in your STEM-related clubs and classes: *
Please select one of the following regarding your school.*

UrbanSuburbanRuralOther
Please select one of the following regarding your school.*

PublicParochialPrivateHome SchoolOther

Section 3 – Select TI-1 Session Preferences
We will review applications and assign qualifying applicants to one of the sessions based on session preference, ability to attend, and travel distance. Please consider the options below (we suggest to confirm with all parties involved) and carefully determine whether you could attend each session as scheduled.

We do our best to match you with one of your most preferred sessions dates/local area and will not move you to a session you have indicated you cannot attend. If accepted, ARRL reserves the right to reassign you to a different session you have indicated that you are able to attend with reasonable notice.

You must select an option for every date in the 2025 cycle listed below.*

	Yes, I highly prefer to attend this session.	I am able to attend, but it's less preferred.	NO, I cannot attend.
TI Balloons and Amateur Radio on 6/16-19
TI Space Comms & Radio Astronomy on 6/23-26
TI Remote Sensors and Data Gathering on 7/7-10
TI Balloons and Amateur Radio on 7/14-17
TI Space Comms & Radio Astronomy on 7/28-31

Section 4 – Essay Questions
1) What state was your TI-1 session held in?    Type a label*
2) What year did you attend TI-1?   Type a label*
3) What was the first name of your TI-1 instructor?   Type a label*
4) How have you used the content and materials gained in TI-1 with your classroom, school club and/or school community already? (Give at least 2 examples)*
5) What specific knowledge do you hope to gain from the TI Elective(s) you are applying to this year? How is this knowledge relevant to your current teaching assignment?*
6) Where do you see yourself professionally in 3 years? In 5 years? (Short answer)*

Section 6 – Membership & Payment Information
If you are accepted, per our Acceptance Date on arrl.org, you will be sent a link to pay the $100 Application Fee.

If you are accepted to a TI Elective session, you will be required to pay an $100 application fee regardless of current membership status. This fee will grant you (1) one-year ARRL membership. If you are already a current paid member, we will add an additional year of membership to your membership expiration date. The $100 application fee also covers a 1-year PRINT subscription of On the Air or QST to share with students in your classroom library. ARRL membership will also grant you access to special teacher discount programs that you will be enrolled in for the year. Membership is non-refundable.

Is an ARRL membership required to attend a TI Elective?

YES, an ARRL membership is required to be accepted into a TI Elective offering.

Is an amateur radio license required to attend a TI Elective offering?

YES, it is required that participants have an amateur radio license (Technician Class or above) to attend any TI Elective offering.

Selected teachers will be sent license study materials upon acceptance for their license as a part of the program. There will be at least one free test session for TI participants in class.

Section 7 – Submitting your application & Admission decision announcements
All TI application items must be successfully completed and received by the Application Deadline posted on our website. Application information, open-response questions and a brief Cover Letter on school letterhead stating your desire to attend, signed by you and a school administrator are required to be considered.

We will make every effort to notify you of our decision on your application and your session assignment by the Acceptance Date on our website by the home email address you provided. If you have not heard from us by the Acceptance Date on our website, please feel free to contact us via the email.

If you are accepted, you will be emailed a direct link to reserve your accommodations at the designated hotel after the $100 application fee has been paid. As your session’s date approaches, we will send you detailed the approved hotel accommodation booking link and specifications, should your session/location require it. Please ensure your home email allows arrl.org email addresses to send you email. Check junk and spam folders. The sooner you make travel arrangements, the easier it is to work out complications should any arise.

Refer to our website page for updated information regarding Session Dates, Application Deadlines and Acceptance Dates. Please direct questions regarding your application to the ead@arrl.org help desk for the fastest reply.
Indicate your understanding to email us at ead@arrl.org a brief Cover Letter on school letterhead stating your desire to attend, signed by you and a school administrator.*

Yes, I agree to the above statement and will email a Cover Letter promptly. I understand that I will not be considered for a TI invitation if I do not adhere to the all the above TI requirements. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Application for ALL TI Electives *This is NOT the TI-1 Application!*

Section 1 - Personal Information

Application for ALL TI Electives This is NOT the TI-1 Application!