Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU

Achieve your dream of teaching

The Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU offers you an opportunity to receive a tuition-free, high-quality education with mentoring and training that prepares you for a successful teaching career.

What to expect

Your responsibilities as an Arizona Teachers Academy student:

• Enroll as a student each fall and spring semester in a teacher education program at NAU.
• Maintain good academic standing at NAU.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year enrolled at NAU. If selected for verification, your file must be verified.
• Graduate from an eligible ATA degree program.
• Teach at an Arizona public school after graduation.
• Teach in an Arizona public school (district, charter, or Bureau of Indian Education school located in Arizona) each year you receive an ATA Scholarship.

Participation in the Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU is first come, first served for students who complete all eligibility requirements, up to the allowable funding provided by the state.

How to participate

Complete the following steps to be eligible to participate in the Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU:

• Enroll in an eligible Arizona Teachers Academy degree program at any campus or location.
• Have a current FAFSA on file. If selected for verification, your file must be verified.
• Submit the AZ Teachers Academy Agreement form, which will be available in your LOUIE portal on the to do list after you are admitted to NAU

Once you have successfully completed these steps, NAU will process your agreement. A Teachers Academy scholarship will cover any remaining tuition and mandatory student fee balances after all other grants and tuition waivers have been applied.

Available degree programs

You may choose to attend classes in Flagstaff, at a statewide location, or online. ATA-eligible degree programs or coursework to meet the requirements for teaching dual enrollment courses are also available.

Flagstaff programs

NAU offers a wide variety of eligible ATA education programs on the Flagstaff campus.

Statewide programs

Students can pursue a bachelor’s degree (BSED) or post-baccalaureate certificate in partnership with community colleges at a number of statewide locations.

Online programs

NAU Online offers online, graduate-level education programs. Three programs are designed to enhance knowledge and skills for in-service teachers in the areas of math and science. The other programs lead to teacher certification.