Tuition & Program Costs
Alder GSE provides an affordable and supportive path to a rewarding and successful teaching career. As an Alder student, you will receive:
- A Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential
- A year-long apprenticeship with an excellent, trained mentor teacher
- A cohort of up to twenty-five peers with whom to learn and grow
- Academic support from an expert instructional Director dedicated to your development and to creating a strong cohort experience
- A financial stipend (offered by K-12 Partner)
- Access to financial aid (federal loans), scholarships, and other financial benefits
- Eligibility for Loan Deferral during the program
- A 50% discount on credential test preparation courses and additional testing supports, including free test preparation resources
- Priority hiring—90% of Alder graduates secure a full-time position at one of our school partners after their program year
Year One: You will be a full-time student completing your graduate-level coursework and co-teaching in a classroom with a mentor teacher four days a week.
Years Two and Beyond: You will be fully prepared to work as a full-time teacher, making a positive difference for countless students over your lifetime.
Costs & Financial Support
Program & Living Costs:
| 2021-2022 Tuition | General Education: $19,500 Special Education: $19,500 (net of $1,721 Alder Special Education grant) |
| Test Registration Fees | Approximately $1,000 depending on the number of tests a student takes |
| Credential Fees | $200 |
| Live Scan and TB Fees | $200 |
| Books | $200 |
| Health Care Costs | $0-$3,000 depending on Health Care Plan |
Financial Support:
Amounts of financial support vary by partner and location; below are representative ranges:
| Living stipend (taxable)* | $10,000–$20,000 |
| Federal financial aid (loans for tuition and living expenses) | Up to $46,768 |
| Test registration fee support | $200 |
| Credential test preparation support | $250 on average |
| Excellent preparation and priority consideration for a paid, full-time teaching position | PRICELESS! |
*Taxable living stipends: please note that the IRS considers the living stipend paid to you by your K-12 partner to be taxable income. You will need to declare it on your tax form and pay taxes on it. Alder provides access to tax planning support.
For more information about financial aid, please see: https://aldergse.edu/financialaid/
Student Billing Information
For detailed information about student billing, please see:
- Tuition Due Dates and Payment Plan Options
- Institutional Refund Policy
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy
- Contact us at: studentbilling@aldergse.edu
Other Financial Supports from Alder
- Candidate Financial Planning Webinars: consider attending a virtual webinar to learn tips for financial planning, borrowing responsibly, and making the residency year work financially. Though the webinars have passed, you can find a recording here.
- 1:1 Advising Sessions: please email admissions@aldergse.edu to schedule a personalized session.
- Making it Work Regional Resources: see below for guides to regional government and nonprofit financial assistance programs.
- Private Lender Options
