Ohio

Ohio Candidate Financial Support

NBPTS is pleased to announce that funding is available through our Targeted High need Initiative program (THNI) to help offset the cost of the assessment fee in states that do not have a formal fee subsidy program and for teachers who teach in independent/private schools and are not eligible for fee subsidy money in their states. Please read the information below for specific details, deadlines and contact information.

Please click here to access the application to request assistance through our Targeted High need Initiative program (THNI). Before you apply for funding, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements to pursue National Board Certification and that you have submitted your candidate application and paid the initial $500 fee. Your application cannot be processed until this has occurred. Please wait 3 business days after applying for National Board Certification before submitting a funding application.

Through THNI, First time candidates are eligible for $1,000 in federal subsidy to offset the cost of application. Retake candidates who have not used federal funds in the past are eligible for $350 to pay for the cost of one retake entry.

The following organizations provide scholarship support to candidates pursuing National Board Certification. For more information, visit the Scholarship page.

This page reflects the most recent information available to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at the time of posting. Incentives listed below are offered at the discretion of the individual local agencies or contracts and are subject to change. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is not responsible for the accuracy of the information found herein. Please contact the appropriate local or state agency directly to confirm the incentives listed and contact us with any updates at outreach@nbpts.org.

Please note: Ohio House Bill 1, which was signed into law by Gov. Strickland in July 2009, provides no funding for National Board Certification candidate fees, support or stipends by the state of Ohio for the 2010-2011 biennium budget.

Please click here for a list of school districts in this state that offer support and/or incentives for candidates and National Board Certified Teachers.  It is possible that your school district or local businesses offers support not included in the above link.   Check with your school, your school district’s Web site or your state program administrator for more information.

If you are aware of local incentives supporting National Board Certification in your school district please Contact Us.  Include complete contact details so that we can reach you to verify the information.