Traineeship Assistance: Certification candidates in special education may also be eligible to participate in the Kentucky Special Education Traineeship Program. Please see http://traineeship.nku.edu or email traineeship@nku.edu or phone 859-442-3506 for more information.

Students attend The University of the Cumberlands in the certification program and receive financial assistance if they meet the criteria. The funds for the traineeship are distributed through Northern Kentucky University (NKU) for the Kentucky State Department of Education. The traineeship provides $250 per credit hour for approved courses. Students must be enrolled in courses to be eligible and supply the Traineeship Program with their grades at the end of each term. The funds are sent to the students, NOT to The University of the Cumberlands.

Application Deadlines:

Fall
Spring
Summer

July 1
November 1
April 1