What costs does the transitional funding package cover?
Teach For America tries to be as exhaustive as possible in estimating the cost associated with transitional expenses. Numerous components are considered, including but not limited to: travel to the institute and the region you will be teaching in; testing fees; upfront certification fees; health insurance; professional dress; and apartment rental. When applicable, award packages also address significant lags between the beginning of the school year and receipt of the first paycheck. Transitional funding is not designed to assist corps members with housing costs during institute, cost of living before regional inductions in June or the cost of buying or leasing a car. We encourage applicants who do not have a car and cannot afford to purchase one to consider regions where access to a car is not required.
