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 2 programs available to Delaware educators teaching in high-need areas within the education field. For those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, visit our DHEO State Scholarships page to learn more about the Educator Support Scholarship.

Delaware Educator Loan Repayment Program

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

Critical Need Reimbursement Program

For full-time employees of a Delaware public or charter school who teach on a valid Emergency Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility in a critical need area

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

Redding Consortium Schools Scholarship

For eligible employees or student teachers who are currently working at a Redding Consortium school.

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

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. 

Educator Support Scholarship

Programs available to Delaware educators teaching in high-need areas

Learn more about the 4 programs available to Delaware educators teaching in high-need areas within the education field.  For those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, visit our DHEO State Scholarships page.

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