Killeen Schools

There are different types of financial aid that students of Killeen Independent School District can take advantage of. Financial aid may be granted on the basis of one’s financial needs or academic performance.  What is federal student aid? This is the funds that the federal government grants for assistance with college and graduate school related expenses.  The Process: The process starts with contacting the financial aid office at the institution you are interested in applying for and completing a financial aid application form. It is important to submit your application form before the deadline in order to stand a good chance of getting the package. Eligibility Requirements: The basic eligibility requirements for financial aid are: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Show financial need Enrollment in an eligible degree/certificate program Half-time enrollment requirement for most programs Satisfactory academic progress Forms of Financial Aid: FAFSA: Completing the FAF...

Teaching is an enriching and rewarding career that offers tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. The process of becoming a certified teacher involves a number of steps to complete.  Let us take a look at the process of becoming a certified teacher in Texas: Earn a Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a must for becoming a teacher. The accrediting agency should be recognized by THECB (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) Complete an Approved Educator Preparation Program: An Approved Educator Preparation Program must be completed by a prospective candidate. For those without a degree, a university program should be completed. Contact a Post Baccalaureate program or an Alternative Certification program if you have a degree. Check out the list of approved programs at https://tea-texas.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8fdeed6e29b741ba8bac151ac023186d as only these programs make an individual elig...