Admissions Process Program Costs & Benefits Financial Supports Locations Enrollment Testing Home Program Costs Alder GSE provides an affordable and supportive path to a rewarding and successful teaching career. As an Alder student, you will earn a Master\u2019s Degree and Teaching Credential through a year-long apprenticeship with an excellent, trained mentor teacher. Graduates receive priority hiring, and 90% of Alder graduates secure a full-time position at one of our school partners after their program year.\u00a0 The residency program is a supportive investment into your future as an educator.\u00a0 Costs & Financial Support Program & Living Costs: 2026-2027 Tuition General Education: $24,820 Special Education: $24,820 (net of Alder Residency SPED grant) Bilingual Placement: $24,820 (net of Alder Bilingual Placement grant) Test Registration Fees Approximately $750, depending on the number of tests a student takes Credential & Certification Fees Approximately $300 Live Scan & TB Fees Approximately $150 Books & Materials $600 Other Living Expenses Varies depending on your personal circumstances For more information about program costs, please see\u00a0the 2027-2028 Cost of Attendance. Financial Support: For more detailed information about financial aid supports and how to apply, please see our full Financial Supports Page. Amounts of financial support vary by partner and location; below are representative ranges: Living Expenses Stipend (taxable) $15,000–$45,000 Alder Residency Scholarships (dependent on funding availability and eligibility) Up to $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant or Alder Golden State Teacher Grant $10,000 Federal TEACH Grant Up to $5,658 Cal Grant Teaching Credential Program Extra Year of Cal Grant Federal Loans Up to $20,500 Private Loans Up to Cost of Attendance* 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! *Total financial aid (grants + scholarships + loans) cannot exceed the cost of attendance; therefore, eligible loan amounts are reduced based on other aid received. Program Benefits Earn a Master\u2019s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year Priority hiring\u201490% of Alder graduates secure a full-time position at one of our school partners after their program year Complete a year-long apprenticeship with an excellent, trained mentor teacher Join a cohort of up to twenty-five peers with whom to learn and grow Receive academic support from an expert instructional Director dedicated to your development and to creating a strong cohort experience Access a financial stipend (offered by TK-12 Partner) and financial aid\u00a0(federal loans and grants),\u00a0scholarships, loan deferral, and other financial benefits to finance the residency year High-touch support in completing testing, including tutoring, a 50% discount on credential test preparation courses, and free preparation materials Investing in Your Future Joining the residency program is an investment towards a career-track in teaching. The residency creates a pathway into the career, and graduates are hired into full time teaching roles at a rate over 90%. For many that initial salary is at a higher starting rate given that graduates hold their Masters in Education. The graph below compares a full time teaching career at a sample district with a sample role at the same district. In this case we compare it to a paraprofessional role. If you would like to compare career tracks with your own information, this template can be a useful tool. 10 Year Salary Comparison Residency Path & Paraprofessional Path This is a sample based on a residency with a $15,000 stipend and a sample district pay scale and is meant as a reference. We encourage you to reach out to admissions@aldergse.edu for support in creating your own comparison based on your salary and residency stipend. Student Billing Information For detailed information about student billing, please see: 2026-2027 Tuition Due Dates and Payment Plan Options Institutional Refund Policy Return of Title IV Funds Policy Contact us at: studentbilling@aldergse.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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