Troops to Teachers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Program and Eligibility
Financial Assistance
Teacher Licensure
Program and Eligibility
How do I contact the Ohio Troops to Teachers program coordinator?
Email
OhioTTT@education.ohio.gov
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Who is eligible to participate in the Troops to Teachers Program?
Former and retired members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard and Reserve Components including the National Guard.
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What are the advantages for veterans participating in the Ohio Troops to Teachers program?
Ohio offers licensure pathways to veterans holding a bachelor’s degree (2.5 GPA or above) or a high school diploma and five years of documented work experience. In recent years, Ohio passed legislation that increases starting pay for teachers, provides immediate in-state tuition rates to relocating veterans and family members, and waives the fees for initial and renewal licensure for veterans. Finally, the Department issues vouchers to eligible participants that cover the costs of the Ohio Assessments for Educators (an exam that is required for obtaining an Ohio teaching license).
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What services are provided by the Troops to Teachers program?
The program provides counseling on how to meet state teaching licensure requirements and choose a preparation program. The program also provides placement assistance to connect Troops to Teachers candidates with hiring officials.
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Do I have a choice in the location and school at which I teach?
Yes. Ohio’s Troops to Teachers program coordinator facilitates employment by connecting qualified participants with schools that are hiring. We work with a variety of schools and will provide you information on which schools are hiring.
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How do I get started with the Troops to Teachers Program?
The first step of becoming a Troops to Teachers Program participant is to complete the
Program Interest Form which will allow the state coordinator to reach out to you.
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Financial Assistance
How much does an Ohio teaching license cost?
The fees for any initial Ohio educator license, permit or certificate – or for a renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans with honorable discharges or current service members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces; the National Guard or Reserve; and the Ohio Military Reserve or Ohio Naval Militia (under the Ohio Adjutant General). Spouses of active duty service members also may receive a license free of charge. Click
here for more information.
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How much will the assessments required for an Ohio teaching license cost?
Different licenses require different assessments, and the costs of those assessments occasionally change. Work with the Ohio TTT Program Office to identify the assessments you will need to take and their current costs.
The Department offers vouchers for eligible Ohio Troops to Teachers (TTT) and Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) participants to use towards the cost of the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAEs). Contact the Ohio TTT Program office to learn more about this opportunity:
OhioTTT@education.ohio.gov.
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How can I receive personalized counseling throughout the process of receiving an Ohio educator license and finding work as an Ohio educator?
Contact the Ohio Troops to Teachers program coordinator at
OhioTTT@education.ohio.gov after completing the
program interest form.
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Teacher Licensure
Last Modified: 12/20/2022 10:00:19 AM