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What Earn to Learn (ETL) looks like at Western Governors University (WGU)

WGU Scholarship Recipients must:

  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in WGU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy found at: WGU Satisfactory Academic Progress SAP
  • Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a Preliminary Teacher Licensure Program
  • Have at least 20 Credit Units remaining in their degree program.
  • Reside in rural communities as determined by the student’s home zip code.(Eligible zip codes are determined by WGU)
  • Meet with their WGU mentor to establish a Master Academic Plan.
  • Sign an ETL Agreement and Savings Plan and meet all ETL program requirements.
  • Complete a WGU FERPA Consent to Release Information form.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) and be eligible for Pell Grants (even if they have met their lifetime limits).

Students are not eligible for ETL if they:

  • Have already earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree; or
  • Enroll in a concurrent program (attend two different colleges part-time simultaneously to total full-time enrollment). Note: this is different from high school dual-enrollment programs.
  • Participation in high school dual-enrollment programs, where students earn college credit before high school graduation, does not affect their eligibility for this scholarship.

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Additional Notes:

  • WGU will select students who meet these criteria and offer them the opportunity to participate in the ETL cohort
  • The Matched Savings Account process is guided by the Earn to Learn Team and the $250 in savings is not due at the time of enrolling with ETL. More on the Earn to Learn process, including the Matched Savings Account, can be found here: Earn to Learn 101 The Matched Savings Scholarship
Earn to Learn Eligibility Disclaimer

Earn To Learn eligibility requirements are unique to each of our partner schools and may change over time. Be sure to review the outlined requirements listed before you begin the application process. Upon enrollment with Earn to Learn, your eligibility will also be verified by your school.

Earn to Learn Student Code of Conduct

*see our full code of conduct here: Student Code of Conduct

Earn to Learn is committed to empowering students to achieve their goals and be workforce ready with little to no student debt. To accomplish our mission, Earn to Learn has adopted a code of conduct to govern the actions and behaviors of all students participating in Earn to Learn programs. Students are expected to act according to the organization values:

  • Integrity: Be transparent, honest, authentic, and ethical, even when no one is looking. Be accountable, courageous, trustworthy, and positive.
  • Innovation: Take initiative, be creative, and be proactive.
  • Empathy: Be kind, compassionate, encouraging, and understanding to everyone you have the honor to encounter.
  • Empowerment: Build an inspiring culture of learning and support that enables others to invest in their own success as you continue to invest in yours.
  • Adaptability: Be flexible, resilient, optimistic, and adept at persisting through challenges that come your way.
  • Collaboration: Believe in the power of working together to further our collective mission.

Earn to Learn will not tolerate the following:

  • Abusive, harassing, discriminating, and/or obscene language or gestures.
  • Assault, verbal abuse, or threat of physical harm to a student, Earn to Learn employee/partner, or another person.
  • Forgery of school related documents, falsifying information to school authorities, Earn to Learn, or a financial partner.

Any violation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Earn to Learn leadership. Consequences may include a student’s immediate removal from any or all programs.

Thank you for your cooperation in prioritizing safety and creating a welcoming and positive environment for all members at Earn to Learn and participating students. We appreciate you being an example to our community.

Scholarship Recipients must:

  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in WGU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
  • Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 competency units) in a Bachelor’s Degree to Prepare for Teacher Licensure
  • Have at least 20 competency units remaining in their degree program
  • Reside in rural Colorado or rural Georgia as determined by the student’s home zip code 
  • Meet with their WGU mentor to establish a Master Academic Plan
  • Sign an ETL Agreement and Students Plan and meet all ETL program requirements 
  • Complete a WGU FERPA Consent to Release Information form
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) and be Pell Grant eligible (even if the lifetime limit has been met)
  • Open a Matched Savings Account and meet the $250 USD savings requirement (pending approval and enrollment into the Earn to Learn Program)
  • Meet with an ETL Success Coach on an annual basis (pending approval and enrollment into the Earn to Learn Program)

Earn to Learn at WGU is not available to students who:

  • Have already earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree
  • Enroll in a concurrent program (attend two different colleges part-time simultaneously to total full-time enrollment). Note: this is different from high school dual-enrollment programs. Participation in high school dual-enrollment programs, where you earn college credit before high school graduation, does not affect your eligibility for this scholarship