• Qualified individuals will submit a statement of interest to the DCEF/DCEF website http://schools.dcsdk12.org/dcef
• The DCEF will review submissions and contact scholarship recipients with information on how to proceed
• Recipients will work with a JIU Admissions Counselor (AC) to complete JIU's admissions process
• Once admitted, a JIU Student Support Counselor (SSC) will assist with course enrollment and will then partner with student throughout duration of the degree program

Masters Degree Program Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

• Submit a completed application, available here by creating your own JIU password-protected account.
• Submit an official transcript that documents at minimum an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent.)

Applicants who are admitted into a master's degree program for K-12 licensed educators have also met the following admission requirements:

• Submit an official transcript that documents an earned bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Submit proof of professional state-endorsed K-12 teaching, principal or administrator's license/certificate that requires a security background check, including fingerprinting.
• Sign and submit "PK-12 Educators Program Checklist."
• PK-12 Program Educators Checklist

Doctorate and Education Specialist Degree Program Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any education specialist or doctorate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

• Submit a completed application, available here by creating your own JIU password-protected account.
• Submit an official transcript that documents an earned master's degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent.)
• Submit a well-written essay.
• Submit a professional resume.
• Submit three strong recommendations from professionals who are familiar with his/her academic and/or field performance.

In addition, applicants who are admitted into the Education Specialist or Doctorate in K-12 Education Leadership degree program have met the following admission requirements:

• Submit an official transcript that documents an earned bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a regionally-accredited college or university (or its international equivalent.)
• Submit a completed Colorado fingerprint card and $39.50 (USD) fee (money order or cashier's check only) made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation OR proof of professional state-endorsed K-12 teaching, principal or administrator's license/certificate that requires a security background check, including fingerprinting.
• Sign and submit "PK-12 Educators Program Checklist."