OAR 575-066-0006: Student Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible, a student must: (1) Be enrolled and in good standing in an eligible institution; (2) Be enrolled as a teacher candidate in an approved educator preparation program, as listed by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission prior to the applicable academic year; (3) Have experience with diverse populations, as determined by the Commission, which experience may include, but is not limited to, work, service projects, volunteering, immersive cultural or linguistic experiences, the study of language(s) and cultures, and the study of history of diverse populations; (4) Submit a complete Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application by the deadline published by the Commission; (5) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) by the deadline published by the Commission; and (6) Be an Oregon resident.