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Clifford Perkins worked as a classroom paraprofessional. He earned a degree in elementary education from Point Park and today he's a science teacher.

Tuition Discount for Education Paraprofessionals

Point Park University is pleased to provide a tuition discount of approximately 34 percent to paraprofessionals earning their undergraduate education degree on a part-time basis.

With the discount, education tuition and fees will be approximately $535 per credit along with a $6 per credit technology fee.

Additional assistance may be available through the PA Keys Rising Star Tuition Assistance Program. Paraprofessionals who qualify for this state program may receive up to $4,500 per year toward part-time education tuition.

Don't wait! The Point Park discount combined with the PA Keys grants offer an unprecedented opportunity. Take advantage of this funding while it lasts.

A paraprofessional is anyone working in a classroom or daycare setting who is not the head teacher. Paraprofessional titles include:

  • Teacher's aide
  • Daycare provider
  • Noncertified daycare provider
  • Assistant teacher
  • Educational assistant

Advantages of earning your education degree at Point Park:

  • Courses and entire degree programs offered evenings and Saturdays
  • Convenience and flexibility for working adults
  • Programs are held at our Downtown Pittsburgh campus

To qualify for the Point Park education tuition discount:

  • Provide a verification letter from your employer that you are currently employed as a paraprofessional -- but not as a certified teacher -- in a school, early childhood education center or daycare. The letter should briefly explain your job duties. You must provide this documentation each semester.
  • You must meet all admissions requirements.
  • You must pursue an education undergraduate degree on a part-time basis (fewer than 12 credits per semester).
  • You may not combine the discount with any other discount or scholarship offered by Point Park University. (You may, however, combine it with PA Keys Rising Star funding).

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