Funding Resources for Post-Baccalaureate Students
Post-Baccalaureate students in the School of Educational Studies are encouraged to seek funding early in their exploration of attending the teacher certification program. Explore the links below for more information.
Tuition Information
The Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate is an undergraduate-level program. For students who complete the four-quarter program in one year, tuition and fees will cost approximately $18,000*, or about $4,500 per quarter.
*Rates based on Washington State Resident status, 2025 rates. You can find detailed rates for undergraduate tuition and fees on the UW tuition dashboard site.
SES Scholarship Opportunities
Available to prospective students and awarded if student is admitted to UW Bothell and matriculates:
WEA Scholars Program
- Description: While open to all teacher education students attending the University of Washington Bothell, the purpose of the fund, as outlined by the Washington Education Association (the Program’s sponsor), is to support the diversification of the teacher workforce.
- Scholarship Details:
- WEA Scholars are awarded up to $10,000 a year depending on financial need, and have access to emergency funding.
- Scholars also commit to participating in 1-2 community building and mentoring events each quarter. These events build leadership capacity and advocacy skills, cultivate joy in culturally sustaining spaces, and to grow and learn with other justice-minded educators.
- To remain eligible for the scholarship, students must remain enrolled in the teacher certification program and remain in good standing.
- Application Process:
- Applicants to the Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate are invited to apply to the WEA Scholars Program soon after the admissions deadline
- Post-Baccalaureate applicants complete the scholarship application and submissions are reviewed by the SES Scholarship Committee.
- Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate admission decisions and scholarship notifications will be released together
Available to currently enrolled students, scholarships awarded annually:
UW Bothell Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Financial aid counselors in the UW Bothell Financial Aid & Scholarships Office can guide prospective students through the FAFSA/WASFA application, as well as answer questions about types of undergraduate funding and scholarships that may be available.
International Student Funding and Support
International students are advised to work with international student advisors and to seek funding early in the process of applying for graduate school.
- Funding Resources for International Students from UW Bothell Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- International Scholarships (external website)
- Visit the UW Bothell International Student Services to work with an advisor for Visa/residency, and OPT questions.
Veterans Benefits
IIf you are a veteran, you may wish to speak with the UW Bothell Veteran & Military Resources Office to explore possible educational benefits.
Washington State Employee Tuition Exemption Information
The following information applies to State of Washington employees wishing to utilize the State Employee Tuition Exemption Waiver.
- Current graduate courses that are NOT allowed: B EDUC 406, B EDUC 408, B EDUC 409, B EDUC 410, BEDUC 418, B EDUC 419, B EDUC 421, B EDUC 425, B EDUC 435, or other exempted courses found in the SES Tuition Exemption Policy. This policy is subject to change.
- Students are responsible for meeting all timelines and form completion requirements set forth by the UWB Registrar.
- Students should notify the program advisor if they are utilizing the Tuition Waiver.
Process
- The Tuition Waiver form (signed by your employer) must be submitted to the UW Registrar at least two weeks prior to every quarter you wish to use the waiver.
- Tuition Exempt student register later than other students. Do not add any courses to your schedule until your approved registration date, usually the 3rd or 4th day of the quarter. Find registration dates on the UWB Academic Calendar.
- Contact the instructors of your courses to notify them you will be registering late due to the Tuition Exemption Waiver. Request that the instructor add you to the Canvas course so you can begin work on the first day of class.
School of Educational Studies Tuition Exemption Policy
Purpose
The School of Educational Studies (SES) faculty has identified a need to exempt certain courses from tuition exemption enrollment based on the faculty and staff effort in supporting individual students in those courses, and in order to maintain academic excellence and fiscal viability. These courses are designed in such a way as to require significant staff and faculty support outside of the classroom setting, including support from departments other than SES.
Please read the current tuition exemption policy.
Registration Procedures
In order to register using tuition exemption, students should carefully follow the steps identified in UWB registration guidelines. Questions regarding the procedure are to be directed to the UW Bothell Registrar.
Procedures and Responsible Organization
The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for the content of this policy. Changes will be authorized through adoption by the Chancellor’s Executive Committee and final approval of the Chancellor. Students with questions or comments about this policy should contact the Office of Enrollment Management. A review of the policy will be conducted on a biennial basis.
References
This policy complies with the guidelines as found in:
WAC 478-161
UW Administrative Policy Statement 22.1, Section 3