Gifts to College of Education contribute to...
Support Teacher Certification Costs
Help Future Educators Stay on Track
In the College of Education, becoming a certified teacher comes with significant out-of-pocket costs—expenses students must pay in addition to their regular tuition.
These required costs include:
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Background checks (FBI & BCI): $25–$75
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Preservice Teacher Permit: $100
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Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) licensing exams: $109–$139 per test
(Most students take four exams, totaling $436–$556)
Why Your Gift Matters
Altogether, certification expenses typically exceed $600 per student. For many future teachers, these costs create real financial stress and can delay—or even jeopardize—their path to the classroom.
Your support helps:
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Reduce financial barriers to certification
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Keep students focused on their coursework and student teaching
Ensure future educators graduate ready to lead their own classrooms
Make an Immediate Impact
Every gift—of any amount—helps lighten the financial burden and keeps Ashland University students moving forward toward their calling to teach.