4.3 Master's Degree Support

Any ASFG teacher who holds a BA degree or a Mexican licenciatura is encouraged to study for a Master’s Degree in Education. Scholarships are available for full-time teachers only. If ASFG furnishes a scholarship for this study, the staff member will be obliged to stay for one year beyond completion of the Master’s degree or repay the school 50% of the scholarship cost.

Eligibility

• Any ASFG full-time teacher who holds a valid BA degree or a Mexican licenciatura is eligible to study for a Master’s Degree in Education.
• Section principal approval is required.
• Enrollment in a 2nd MA degree is not supported. Enrollment in doctorate degree programs is not supported.

Financial obligations

• ASFG identifies a master’s degree program that offers a quality, flexible, online platform at a reasonable price. ASFG agrees to pay up to 50% of the tuition and registration cost of this identified program as a baseline guide for financial support. A teacher can request financial support for a different master’s program, and, upon approval, the school will offer the same financial support as that of the identified baseline program.
• ASFG will only provide financial support for courses in which the student receives a grade of 80% (B-) or higher. In courses in which the student does not meet this requirement, ASFG will not pay for the re-taking of this course (if that is necessary according to the university program); and, the school will require the student to repay the percentage of the tuition supported by ASFG for the specific course.
• ASFG does not provide financial support for related costs such as textbook fees or any travel costs if any onsite course requirement exists within the program.
• It is expected that the staff member will stay for one year beyond the completion of the Master’s degree or repay the school 50% of the scholarship cost.
• The normal expected period for completion of a Masters is 24 months. Special consideration may be given on a case to case basis.

Communication with the University

• ASFG is not responsible to maintain academic student records nor communicate with the university. Individual teachers enrolled in these programs are responsible for this communication.