Teacher Preparation Fees/Costs
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BAST (Teacher Education) External Program Fees
| Requirement | Website | When Required | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAST Application | BAST applications will be emailed to students who have expressed interest in the program. (this application is not available on the GHC website) | $25 (one-time cost) | |
| Washington Access to Criminal History | Make payment to cashier's office and bring receipt to BASTE office for WATCH background application. | $12 (one-time cost) | |
| Liability Insurance (submit insurance verification to program director) | https://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php/secure-aae-membership-application | By Sept. 1 of 1st Year | $25 per year |
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WEST-B Tests |
https://www.west.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/WA095_TestPage.html | By Sept. 1 of 1st Year | $32 for 1 test $96 for all 3 tests |
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Fingerprinting: Must be done at ESD 113 in Olympia |
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/fingerprints-background-checks | By Sept 1 of 1st Year | $84 |
| OSPI Pre-Residency Clearance | https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/state-program-completer-applicants/pre-residency-clearance-state-applicant | By Sept 1 of 2nd Year | $68 |
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NES Test Elementary Education |
http://www.west.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/NT102_TestPage.html | By Sept 1 of 2nd Year | $50 per test or $95 for both |
| OSPI Teacher Certification Application (through your E-Certification portal) | https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/e-certification-washington-state-educators | End of 2nd Year | $93 Residency $81 Substitute $63 Conditional |
| WEST-E Test (test code 051) English Language Learners Must pass with a score of 240 or better to obtain ELL endorsement |
http://www.west.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/WA051_TestPage.html | By Graduation | $96 |
All of the fees show are valid as of 2/14/2022 and are subject to change.