Education Program Fees

The Education Department charges program fees to students who are enrolled in our programs.  These fees are billed annually and cover the following costs related to fieldwork and licensure:

  • An annual criminal background check (which is required for fieldwork and student teaching)
  • An annual SVEA (Student Virginia Education Association) membership, which provides liability insurance to students participating in fieldwork.
  • All required licensure examinations administered by PRAXIS and VDOE (licensure students only).
  • The cost of a Virginia teaching license

Students are charged a $125 fee when enrolled in EDUC 220. After completing that course, students in a licensure pathway will enroll in EDUC 001 each semester and will be charged a $200 fee to cover the expenses outlined above.

For students who do not pass their licensure-related exams, the Education Program Fees cover one re-test, if necessary.  Additional re-tests are the responsibility of the student.