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Pipeline for paraeducators conditional loan scholarship


Administration of the “Parapipeline” Conditional Loan has transferred to the Washington Student Achievement Council. PESB no longer accepts applications for conditional loans. Please visit their website for conditional loan details or email teachers@wsac.wa.gov for questions.


This conditional loan scholarship provides financial support to paraeducators and Recruiting Washington Teachers program alumni looking to obtain an Associate of Arts degree in order to pursue residency teacher certification.

What is the parapipeline conditional loan?

About the parapipeline conditional loan

The parapipeline conditional loan supports Washington State classified instructional staff with at least one year of classroom experience, or Recruiting Washington Teachers program alumni with at least two years of program participation, to obtain an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in order to qualify for, enroll in, and complete a residency teaching certificate program.

Recipients of the conditional loan are awarded up to $4,000. The funds can be used for:

  • Educational expenses for the AA degree, such as tuition for coursework and other educational expenses (e.g., books, supplies, transportation).

Each year of conditional loan funding awarded to an individual is forgiven in exchange for teaching service:

  • Two full-time school years as a certificated teacher for each year of conditional loan funding received, or
  • One full-time school year as a certificated teacher in a shortage area for each year of conditional loan funding received.

Funding is dependent upon annual budget appropriations from the Washington State Legislature. The state laws establishing this conditional loan include the RCWs on the pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship program and conditional scholarship programs.

Am I eligible to apply?

Eligibility requirements

No college degree

  • You must not currently hold a college degree (AA or beyond).

Employment status and history

You must

  • Be employed as a classified instructional staff with at least one year of successful student interaction and leadership, or
  • Have participated for two years in the Recruiting Washington Teachers program.

If selected, you will be required to provide district or building verification for these qualifications.

AA degree is awarded from a community or technical college

  • You must pursue your AA degree at a Washington community or technical college.
  • You must complete the degree in four academic years or less.

Intention to pursue residency teaching certificate through an approved teacher preparation program

After earning your AA degree, you must plan to pursue a residency teaching certificate through an approved teacher preparation program with an endorsement in a shortage area.

No existing service obligations

  • You are not eligible for the conditional loan if you have an unsatisfied teaching service obligation for a previously received conditional loan scholarship. You must first fulfill the teaching obligation or repay the remaining portion to WSAC prior to applying for the parapipeline conditional loan.

What should I know as a conditional loan applicant?

Applicant guidelines and requirements

  • Conditional loans will not be awarded for degrees that have already been completed.
  • The AA degree must be direct transfer and obtained through a community or technical college.

Awarding preferences

The following candidates will be given preference based on state law:

  • Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces; and
  • National Guard members.

What should I know as a conditional loan recipient?

Recipient guidelines and requirements

The parapipeline conditional loan is a loan that the state will forgive in exchange for a teaching service obligation. Funds are distributed through the community or technical college to the recipient following the terms outlined in the Promissory Note.

Conditions for the loan obligation include:

  • Complete the requirements of the AA degree within four years;
  • Earn a Washington residency teacher certificate with an endorsement in a shortage area;
  • Complete the entire teaching service obligation within the allowable timeframe
    • Two full-time school years as a certificated teacher for each year of conditional loan funding received, or
    • One full-time school year as a certificated teacher in a shortage area for each year of conditional loan funding received.
  • Teach in a Washington State K-12 public school.

The Promissory Note includes further necessary details about the teaching service obligation, in order to earn loan forgiveness and avoid repayment of the remaining loan principal, interest, and fees. Contact WSAC directly with questions regarding loan forgiveness.

When should I apply?

Application timeline and deadlines

Applicants should apply for the conditional loan when your degree program is underway or will start in the near future, with the understanding that you must complete the AA degree within four years of the initial award distribution date.

Please visit the WSAC website for conditional loan details.

How do I apply?

Application instructions

Please visit the WSAC website to apply.

Have questions?

  • Please contact Teachers@WSAC.wa.gov.

Helpful links

  • Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
  • Washington Student Achievement Council 
  • Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification

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