How to Pay for College to become a teacher

How does a person in Colorado pay for college to become a teacher?

Options for High School Students:

Options for College and University Students

Earn money by serving as a paraprofessional and/or substitute teacher
- Colorado substitutes make an average of $25.50 per hour (Indeed)
- Colorado paraprofessionals make an average of $20.49 per hour (Indeed)
: consult with your community college to receive up to 60 credit hours FREE
Students who attend Colorado public institutions of higher education with family incomes of $90,000 or less are eligible for COMPLETE REIMBURSEMENT of any out-of-pocket tuition and fees they pay.
: $116 per credit hour (public colleges) and $58 per credit hour (private colleges)
: For the 2025-26 award year, the maximum Pell Grant through FAFSA award is $7,395
: up to $10,000
Colorado Center for Rural Education Student Teaching Stipend: $4,000
: up to $10,000
: up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness annually
(CDLE) and local Colorado Workforce Centers: Free or supplemental educational opportunities
(Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education): up to $4,000
: variable living stipends
: variable scholarships and application fee reimbursements