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  2. TCP COSTS

TCP COSTS

*Payable to Region 5 ESC*

TCP APPLICATION FEE (due with application):

$80.00
*PROGRAM FEE TOTAL:

$4,985.00

Installment #1 – Due at orientation

$650.00

Installment #2 - Due approx. 45 days later

$650.00

Installment #3 - Due approx. 45 days later

$650.00

Internship Fee (paid out monthly via payroll deduction once you begin teaching or clinical teaching)

*Effective 9/1/25 Internship fees will increase to $3,385.00; increasing total program cost to $5,335.00

$3,035.00

 

Other possible fees:

Additional fees if internship is outside of Region 5

$1,500.00

Additional internship year

$1,700.00
Processing Fee ( for reentry to program)    $200.00

 

 

*Payable to other entities:

TExES Exam (for content, special education, and PPR)

$116.00 EACH plus a transition fee (less than $3)

National Criminal Background check(payable when subbing or teaching)

$47.00

Fingerprinting (payable when subbing or teaching)

$47.00 - $60.00

Probationary or Intern Certificate (payable once hired by district)

$75.00

Standard Certificate (due near end of internship)

$77.00

 

*The fees listed above are approximate, are not set by Region 5, and are subject to change.

Payment options:  Personal check, money order, debit/credit card.
All fees payable to Region 5 ESC are non-refundable.