Paid Student Teaching Pilot Program 

In our first year advocating at the Capitol, we were able to secure funding for a Student Teacher Pay Pilot Program - allowing students at eight institutions across the state $7,500 for financial support while they student teach during the 2024-2025 school year. 

Schools included in this pilot program include:

• St. Cloud State University

• Bemidji State University

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Winona State University

• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

• The University of Minnesota - Duluth

• The University of Minnesota - Crookston

• Augsburg University.

This is a first step towards statewide student teacher pay - allowing decision-makers to see the positive effects of paying us for our time.

As the Legislature works in a two-year cycle - the first year being a budget-setting year and the second being more policy-focused with less money to spend - we’re looking forward to the 2025 legislative session, ready to fight for all aspiring educators in Minnesota to receive student teacher pay at $15/hr. 

If you'd like more information regarding the Student Teacher Pay Stipend

• please refer to the PELSB News and Updates page or contact your campus' financial aid office. 

• If you have any other questions feel free to contact our statewide president at caitlinefta20@gmail.com