Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I have an Advisor?
A: Yes. An academic advisor will be assigned once you have been admitted to the Graduate School. Those applying to the Graduate School as degree seeking will be advised by Mrs. Amanda Frank. Non-degree seeking students will be advised by Dr. Gary Andersen (last names A-K) and Mrs. Jackie Baxter (last names L-Z). Advisor information can be found in your myFHSU worklet in Workday account.
Q: What is the PPAT?
A: The PPAT is an ETS Performance Assessment.
Q: Can I receive Financial Aid?
A: Yes. 6 credit hours per semester is required for half-time eligibility in the Non-degree T2T program and 5 credit hours per semester is required for half-time eligibility in the MSE+T2T program. https://www.fhsu.edu/finaid/General-Eligibility/
Q. Can I substitute some of the education courses I've already had for the required courses in the program?
A. This program consists of all graduate level courses. Only pedagogical coursework taken at the graduate level will be considered for substitution on a case-by-case basis.
Q. What if I have a few course deficiencies of meeting FHSU's content area program?
A. KSDE requires all content coursework to be completed prior to entering the program.
Q. Must I have a job to start the program?
A. Yes, KSDE regulations require that a candidate hired by a Kansas School district. In order to complete the assignments in the courses, candidates must be teaching in a classroom.
Q. When should I take the content test?
A. ASAP! It is required to be passed before KSDE will issue you a restricted teaching license. Register at www.ets.org/praxis/
Q. What is the tuition I will pay?
A. FHSU's tuition continues to be one of the lowest in the state. The courses are all graduate level. Check the Tuition and Fees site for current tuition rates.
Q. When can I get into the program?
A. The program is geared toward those people that are hired to begin teaching jobs in August, but you may enter mid-year. You will be required to attend an online Induction course during the summer prior to the beginning of the school year. If you enter the program after the summer, you will take the Induction class the semester you start.
Q. Will I be required to attend classes in Hays?
A. The greatest benefit of this program is that all courses are online.
Q. Who will teach the classes?
A. They will all be taught by qualified education faculty or adjunct instructors hired by at Fort Hays State University.
Q. What type of teaching license will I have?
A. While you are completing coursework in the program, you will have a Restricted Teaching License and are considered highly qualified in your subject area. You must obtain this license in order to continue in the program after the first semester of FHSU courses. Once you complete the program, then you will be eligible to apply for either a two year Initial Teaching License or a five year Professional Teaching License.
Q. Can I get a masters degree with coursework from the T2T program?
A. Yes, coursework from the T2T program can be applied toward a Master of Science in Education at FHSU. Please contact Mrs. Amanda Frank for more information.