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Applications for the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching (KAET) renewable loan forgiveness program are being accepted through September 7th.

KAET is designed to identify and prepare a pool of highly effective educators poised to transition into the teaching profession through financial support, training and mentorships by experienced and effective educators.

Undergraduate students enrolled in educator preparation programs can receive up to $5,000 per semester for up to four semesters over the course of three academic years and receive no more than $20,000 total. They must be enrolled in an educator preparation program or have an application on file with a Kentucky university.

Students in an initial certification master’s educator preparation programs are eligible to receive up to $2,500 per semester for up to four semesters over the course of three academic years and receive no more than $10,000 total. They must be admitted to a MAT educator preparation program or have an application on file with a public Kentucky university.

Eligibility requirements and an online application can be found on the Go Teach KY website and on KDE's website.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Educator Licensure & Effectiveness at (502) 564-5789 or send an email to cathy.white@education.ky.gov.