Begin your new career
in education.
Our dedicated team is ready to help service members and veterans begin their new careers in education. Our team will provide you with counseling and referral services to guide you through certification and licensing requirements and help you find employment leads.
Financial Resources
Financial assistance may be provided to eligible individuals to help pay for teacher certification costs.
Program Application
The first step to beginning your new career is to complete and submit the Troops to Teachers online application.
Job Opportunities
About Troops to Teachers
What is Troops to Teachers?
Who is Eligible for the Program?
Is There a Program Application Deadline?
If your program application is not submitted within three years of retirement or separation you will not be eligible for financial assistance, but will be eligible to receive counseling and referral services.
What Services are Provided Through Troops to Teachers?
Services include counseling and placement assistance for eligible members of the armed forces to become a K-12 teacher. Financial assistance in the form of a stipend or a bonus may be available to participants who meet specific military service and application requirements. See “Financial Assistance” for additional information on financial assistance.
What Do Counseling and Referral Services Consist Of?
Counseling and referral services consist of guidance on how to meet state teaching certification requirements and choose a certification program. Any current or former member of the armed forces is eligible for counseling and referral services.
What Do Placement Assistance Services Consist Of?
Placement assistance services consists of connecting eligible members of the armed forces with hiring officials.
Contact Us
We are here to provide you with guidance on how to meet state teaching certification requirements, choosing a certification program, and connecting you with hiring officials.
Complete the form below or call us at 1-800-810-5484 to get started today.
EXPLORE
CERTIFICATION
UPCOMING EVENTS
Troops to Teachers Live Video Briefing
Wednesday, July 18, 1000 - 1100
Click here to join.
From phone dial in +1 646 876 9923,
+1 669 900 6833.
Access Code: 903-599-7259
Troops to Teachers Briefing
Thursday, July 19th, 1000-1300
Fort Sam Houston
Building 2263 B 100 and B 17
