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Financial Benefits

Earn your master's degree early in your career and earn a higher return on your investment.
No need to reduce your current earnings; work full-time while earning your ME-PD in two years...the schedule is challenging, rewarding, yet flexible.
No need to stress your budget! Financial aid is readily available. You can amortize the cost over time.
Reduce your taxes! Any non-reimbursed tuition and expenses can become a tax write-off.
Give yourself a raise! In most cases, your salary will be higher which affects other benefits over your teaching career.
Your degree works for you in retirement! Retirement salary is based upon your 3 highest earning years; your degree increases the amounts considered*

*Check with your benefits coordinator or school district regarding your situation.

The comprehensive format of the ME-PD Learning Community Program allowed me to complete my degree in two years. This was very attractive to me and very economical in terms of the value of my time. I was also able to progress financially at my school district in a way that helped meet the needs of my family. Pay increase wasn't delayed as it might have been in a more protracted program.

-Margie Hylkema