• Fast-track, mostly virtual – Allows students to earn their teaching degree in one year
• Practical – Provides students with skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the classroom
• Collaborative – Emphasizes participation from educators
• Workforce Development Model – Ensures that New Jersey has a strong pool of qualified teachers

If you are a teacher assistant interested in becoming a teacher, this program is a great way to advance your career and make a difference in students’ lives.

Phase I

Eligibility:

• Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 – 4.0
• Students who have earned 64 or more credits with a previous GPA of 2.75 – 4.0
  • Elementary Education (K-6) Certification – 42 credits (30 Undergraduate / 12 Graduate)
  • Complete job-embedded clinical experience and internship requirements for the State of NJ
  • Eligible to apply for initial Elementary NJ Teacher CEAS
  • Eligible to apply for NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities CE

Phase II

• Complete 24 MA Special Education – graduate credits
• Obtain Masters Degree in Special Education
• Eligible to apply for NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities CEAS

Upon receiving your application with your academic history, we will advise you accordingly on how to become a teacher!

All interested students should:

1. Submit the TATE Program inquiry form, if you have not done so already. Announcements about upcoming cohorts will be sent via email and those announcements will include details on program information, off-site locations, tuition, course schedules, application requirements and deadlines, etc.
2. If you are ready to apply, please see the TATE Admissions Information page for additional information.

Tuition

2024-2025 Academic Year Rates*

• Undergraduate In-State/Out-of-State Resident Rate**
  • $524.27 per credit (approx. $2,098 per 4 credit course)
  • Approx. total cost of UG Year 1 and Year 2 – $33,554 (64 credits)
• Graduate Rate In-State/Out-of-State Resident
  • $894.41 per credit (approx: $3,578 per 4 credit course)
  • Approx total cost of GR Year 3 and Year 4 = $32,199 (36 credits)**

*Note: 2025-2026 Tuition rates will be posted in July 2025. Tuition rates subject to change

**Non-NJ residents will be charged the out of state, Undergraduate tuition rate

***Graduate total tuition costs may change based on the program track chosen.

Non-Tuition Related Fees

• District Partner Fee – $100.00 (per semester)
• Transcript Fee – $25.00 (one-time)

Payment Plans are available. View https://www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/options-policies/ 

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid may be available for the TA to Teacher Program – https://www.ramapo.edu/finaid/postbac/ .
• Those who need to enroll to attain a first or second bachelors degree, other financial aid may be available as well.
• In order to be considered eligible, a FAFSA must be completed at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
  • Ramapo’s school code is 00934400.
  • Eligibility requirements are that you must be considered a matriculating student, and be enrolled in at least 6 credits or more for the semester.
• Additional funding options include alternative student loans which can be found at www.elmselect.com.

For questions about Financial Aid, the FAFSA form, and eligibility, please contact the RCNJ Financial Aid Office at finaid@ramapo.edu