Educators working in Delaware benefit from financial incentives, opportunities for professional development, and excellent schools. The Delaware Higher Education Office offers multiple types of financial support for active Delaware educators to support the expansion of Delaware’s educator workforce specifically in high need areas.

Learn more about the programs available to Delaware educators. For those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, visit our DHEO State Scholarships page to learn more about the Educator Support Scholarship.

Educator Support Scholarship

Scholarship program available for Delaware educators pursuing education degrees in high-need fields

If you’re planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in a high-need area within education, visit the DHEO State Scholarships page to learn more about the Educator Support Scholarship program.

Redding Consortium Schools Scholarship

Scholarship program for eligible employees who are currently working at a Redding Consortium school.

Learn about the Redding Consortium Schools Scholarship and submit your application.

Critical Need Reimbursement Program

A tuition reimbursement program for full-time employees of Delaware public schools who are teaching under a valid Emergency Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in a critical-need area.

Learn about the Critical Need Reimbursement program and submit your application.

Mental Health Critical Need Reimbursement Program

A tuition reimbursement program for full-time employees of Delaware public schools enrolled in a program that leads to an eligible Mental Health certification or professional license.

Learn about the Mental Health Critical Need Reimbursement Program and submit your application.

Delaware Educator Loan Repayment Programs

For Delaware educators who have a qualified student loan and teach on a standard certificate in a high needs Delaware public school and/or a high needs subject area

Learn more about the three student loan payment programs available:

High Needs Educator
Speech Language Pathologist
Mental Health Support Services

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Information on Federal student loan forgiveness.
Learn more about the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program which is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. 

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