Troops to Teachers, Proud to Serve Again, DOD, MSDE, DOE

Available Services

Troops to Teachers provides three types of assistance to qualifying veterans.

COUNSELING AND ADVICE

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Maryland Troops to Teachers staff members provide individual counseling to participants. The objective of this assistance is to develop a customized plan for each individual to help him/her reach their teaching goals. This includes providing information on how to become a Maryland academic or vocational teacher.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

For those participants who qualify, up to $10,000 is available in financial assistance. There are two different financial assistance programs.

STIPEND PROGRAM
Troops to Teachers will reimburse the costs incurred to earn a teaching credential up to a maximum of $5,000. In return for this assistance, the participant agrees to teach for three years in an economically disadvantaged school district.
BONUS PROGRAM

A participant will receive a bonus of $10,000 to teach for three years in a school where 50% or more of the student body are eligible for free or reduced cost lunch programs. The bonus is paid over multiple years.

MAXIMUM CAP

There is a $10,000 cap on the amount any one individual may receive from Troops to Teachers. The above two programs may be combined, however no more than a total of $10,000 will be paid to an individual participant.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING

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Each public school district in Maryland independently advertise teacher employment opportunities and maintain their own Human Resources web pages. Please visit our Interactive Map for contact information.

The Troops to Teachers office keeps abreast of school district hiring needs within Maryland and can refer program participants to employment opportunities.

Hire in Advance Opportunities!

Troops to Teachers and Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) have partnered with a unique "Hire in Advance" program. This partnership allows PGCPS to offer employment to TTT participants up to two years in advance of military retirement or separation. Please contact the Maryland TTT office for more information.