Scholarships and Financial Aid

  • TEACH for Houston
  • Initiate TEACH for Houston Application:
    • Begin your application with TEACH for Houston by visiting TEACH for Houston Application.
    • Apply to Our Program
    • Upon completion of the TEACH for Houston application, proceed to apply to our program via teacher application. Please note that a $100.00 application fee is required to qualify for the reimbursement.
    • Reimbursement Process:
      • After submitting the application fee, you may request a $100.00 reimbursement through TEACH for Houston. Use the following link to access the reimbursement request form. Ensure that you are signed in to your TEACH for Houston account for a seamless experience.
        Additionally, TEACH for Houston extends the opportunity for a limited number of $1,000 scholarships to applicants partnering with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) involved in their regional partnerships. If you wish to apply for the scholarship, please use this link. Successful scholarship recipients will receive further instructions within 15 business days of the scholarship deadline.
      • $1,000 Future Teacher Scholarship: ontch.org/houftscholarship431
Workforce Solutions

Region 4 Inspire Texas is an approved provider for Workforce Solutions scholarships, supporting training for high-skill, high-growth careers. When applying, select “Region 4 Education Service Center” to align with our partnership for faster processing and added support.
Learn more and apply here.

Approved certification areas include:
• Chemistry (Grades 7-12
• Core Subjects 4-8
• Core Subjects EC-6
• English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 4-8) with STR
• English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7-12)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 6-12)
• Life Science (Grades 7-12)
• LOTE Spanish All-Levels (Early Childhood-Grade 12) • Physical Education All-Levels (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
• Physical Science (Grades 6-12)
• Social Studies (Grades 4-8)
• Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
• Core Subjects and Bilingual (Early Childhood-Grade 6 and/or Grades 4-8)
• Math (Grades 4-8 and/or Grades 7-12)
• Science (Grades 4-8 and/or Grades 7-12)
• Special Education All-Levels (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

We recommend providing Workforce Solutions with at least a 30-day window to process your financial application documentation needed for the issuance of a service voucher.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

The College Access Loan Program, offered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, provides low-interest loans to help Texas students cover the full cost of attending college. This program is a great option for those needing additional financial support beyond grants or scholarships.

College Access Loan (CAL) Program
The College Access Loan (CAL) Program, offered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, helps Texas students cover the full cost of attending college. It provides an alternative funding option for those who need additional financial support beyond traditional aid.

Military OneSource

Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Coast Guard, and Reserve service members (regardless of activation status), their families, and survivors. Visit Military OneSource today at militaryonesource.mil or call 800-342-9647.

Veterans Assistance

Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
Region 4 Inspire Texas is approved to accept benefits under Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E). This program supports eligible Veterans and Service members with service-connected disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining employment.
To use Chapter 31 benefits with our program, Veterans must work with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to determine eligibility. Please note that this benefit applies only to the Veteran or Service member.

To learn more or apply, visit VA VR&E or call 800-698-2411 (ext. 0).

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Contact Us
For inquiries regarding financial aid options and support, please contact our Office of Finance Support within the Educator Development Department: Email: region4EPSfinance@esc4.net | Phone: 713.744.6381

 

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