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Answers to Common Questions

Credential
	Credential, career changer
		I am considering changing my career and becoming a teacher. I know I have to complete a teacher preparation program but I need to keep working in order to support my family. Is this possible?
		I am thinking of changing my career and becoming a teacher in California. I have an undergraduate degree and am very familiar with the subject I wish to teach. Do I still need to complete a teacher preparation program?
	Credential, out-of-country teacher
		I am a teacher outside the United States and would like to become a credentialed teacher in California. What do I need to do?
		I have read that the requirements for becoming a teacher in California have become easier for teachers from other states. Is this true for teachers from other countries?
	Credential, out-of-state teacher
		I have been teaching in another state for many years and am now thinking of relocating to California. What do I need to do in order to teach in California?
		I am a teacher who is interested in moving to California to teach. I have heard that the teaching licenses from other states are usually not accepted by California. Is that true?
		I received my credential from another state and want to teach in California. What do I need to do?
Financial Aid
	Financial Aid
		I need to look for scholarships but I don't even know how to begin. Can you help?
		I want to become a teacher but am worried about tuition. How do I apply for financial aid?
		What is the FAFSA and who has to file it?
		I missed the March 2nd priority filing date of the FAFSA. Does that mean I am not eligible for financial aid?
		I am only interested in getting a student loan. Do I still need to complete the FAFSA?
		I have been researching different scholarships and I have found some services that will do the search for you, for a fee. Is this a good deal? Are they helpful?
		I've heard that there are some new financial aid programs for future teachers in high need areas. Do you have any information about them?
		I would like to live in the neighborhood in which I teach but I do not think I can afford to purchase a house. Are there are programs that could help me realize this dream?
		I would like to live in the neighborhood in which I teach but I do not think I can afford to purchase a house. Are there are programs that could help me realize this dream?
		I know there is a shortage of special education teachers but are there any programs to help someone obtain their education specialist credential?
		I am thinking of becoming either a mathematics or science teacher and need financial assistance. I've filed my FAFSA but is there anything else I can do.
		I have heard about National Board Certification and would like to know if there are any financial benefits to obtaining this certification.
		I am not from California and am wondering I am eligible for any California-based financial aid.
		I am on active duty and thinking about becoming a teacher. Are there any programs that can help me?
Credential
	General Credential
		Do I need to major in the subject I wish to teach?
		I have a master's degree in the subject I wish to teach. Do I just need to pass the CBEST in order to teach in a k-12 classroom?
		What is an intern program?
		What is an "approved teaching preparation program?
		I am not sure what grade level I wish to teach. What would be the best ways for me to figure this out?
		What is the CBEST and how long does it remain valid?
	Jobs
		I want to teach but I want to make sure I can get a job. Are there some types of teachers needed more than others?
		I am from out-of-state and understand that each school district in California does its own hiring. Do I have to call each school district, or log on to each district's Web site, in order to see what jobs are available in the state?
Teaching
	Substitute Teaching
		I would like to try substitute teaching to see if I like teaching. What are the requirements?