The purpose of the grant is to implement programs to achieve parity among Hispanic graduate students and other underrepresented groups in retention and graduation rates.

The grant will offer two options for students seeking a master’s degree in education (MEd):

• A complete online MEd, or
• A hybrid’s master’s degree that combines online classes with traditional face-to-face classes.

Master level courses in the areas of Educational Leadership, Special Education and Dual Language Instruction will be offered online in the following sequence:

• Educational Leadership  - To begin in the Fall 2010 semester
• Special Education – To begin in the Fall 2011 semester
• Dual Language Instruction – To begin in the Fall 2012 semester

In addition the grant will fund:

• Scholarships will be awarded to need-based students in the second through fifth years of the grant.

The first step in funding graduate school is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). One cannot apply for, or receive, any financial aid from any institution of higher education without completing this form. Don't wait to be accepted to a graduate program to complete the FAFSA - apply early, while you are submitting your applications. Learn more about the FAFSA and apply: www.fafsa.gov

• Creation of a Graduate Success Student Center. A writing, research and thesis coordinator will provide guidance and support to students.
• Creation of  an educational laboratory classroom for the School of Education.
• Creation of three high-tech SMART classrooms for distance course delivery.

For more information, contact Dr. Rita Coombs-Richardson 713-831-7235 richarrc@stthom.edu or Deborah Fernandez 713-525-3829 fernanda@stthom.edu

• View Application Requirements
  
• Download Title V PPOHA Scholarship Application (Word) or Title V PPOHA Scholarship Application (PDF)
  
• University of St. Thomas School of Education Graduate Application
  
• FAFSA Application