Haseya: “to rise up.”
Through a partnership with the US Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education and the Navajo Nation, Claremont Graduate University awards selected Native American students with a comprehensive funding package to help them earn a California preliminary K-12 teaching credential and master’s in education, and to transition into a teaching position.
The package includes full tuition, a living stipend, a technology stipend for a computer, health insurance, and two years of on-the-job mentoring after completing the program. Our goal is for Haseya participants to become confident, well-prepared teachers equipped to serve and support students in their communities.
How to Apply
The Haseya partnership program is now part of CGU’s regular application. You may apply to CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program and indicate in your application that you are applying through Haseya. The Haseya funding form will then be added to your application for you to complete.
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2027 (January) start: Apply by December 15, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) start: Priority deadline is February 1, 2027; final deadline is June 1, 2027
Admissions are on a rolling basis. Early applications will receive priority consideration.
Haseya is currently accepting applications for a Spring 2027(January) start. To be considered, candidates must complete both parts of the application:
If all Haseya spots are not filled for Spring 2027, additional spots may be available for a Summer 2027 start. Admissions are again on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Interested applicants should read the full Terms & Conditions and contact the Haseya leadership team at Haseya@cgu.edu for additional questions.
Program Details
Through Haseya, participants will receive:
- Full tuition for CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program and master’s in education
- A monthly living stipend of $2,300 while enrolled full-time at CGU
- Coverage of university and departmental student fees
- A one-time technology stipend for a computer
- Student health insurance coverage
- Two years of job-based mentoring after completing the program (participants do not need to live in California during this phase)
As outlined in the Terms & Conditions, Haseya participants agree to teach in a school that serves a high proportion of Native American students after earning their credential. Alumni must work in eligible schools for the same number of months they received Haseya funding. Details about the service commitment and penalties for non-compliance are in the Terms & Conditions.
Who Can Apply for Haseya?
To qualify for Haseya, applicants must:
- Want to become a K–12 teacher in one of the credential areas offered through CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program: Multiple Subject (Elementary); Single Subject (English, Math, Science, World Language, or Social Studies); or Special Education (mild/moderate support needs or extensive support needs).
- Provide documentation that they, their parent, or their grandparent meets the definition of “Indian” used by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education for this program (see below).
- Be admitted to CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program. Along with other requirements, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Be able to obtain TB and Live Scan (DOJ/FBI) clearances, which are required for teachers in California.
- Be able to fully participate in CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program, which involves two key requirements:
- Live in or near Claremont, California, while enrolled at CGU. Although classes are online, clinical residency is not. Participants must be able to get to and from their assigned residency school within a 30-mile radius of CGU. Depending on how quickly a participant demonstrates competencies, the residency may involve a single 11-month placement (late July–June) or continue with a second placement the following school year.
- Have the necessary technology and reliable internet access to participate in synchronous and asynchronous online classes, typically held in the late afternoon and evening (Pacific Time).
- Sign the S. Department of Education Office of Indian Education’s Service/Payback Obligation Agreement.
- Sign CGU’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Haseya participants.
How is “Indian” defined for the purposes of Haseya?
According to the Office of Indian Education, for the purposes of this program an Indian is an individual who is:
- A member of an Indian Tribe or band, as membership is defined by the Indian Tribe or band, including any Tribe or band terminated since 1940, and any Tribe or band recognized by the State in which the Tribe or band resides.
- A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this definition.
- Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose.
- An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native.
- A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994.
Candidates are also encouraged to submit a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CIB) card and/or a certified letter of membership from their tribe to verify eligibility.
The CGU Difference
Claremont Graduate University’s Department of Teacher Education prepares a special kind of K–12 teacher, one committed to helping all students achieve their full potential. CGU teachers recognize that factors such as poverty, language fluency, and disabilities present challenges, but they are not barriers that excuse student failure or justify lowering expectations.
We believe the best way to prepare effective teachers is through hands-on, mentor-guided experiences in real classrooms. Our graduates are in high demand, advance quickly in their careers, and often move into leadership roles.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to contact the Haseya team at Haseya@cgu.edu.
Upcoming Events
Join an upcoming information session to learn more about Haseya, ask questions, and connect with our team.
- Virtual Info Session, Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5–6 pm PDT: Register Here
- Virtual Info Session, Monday, November 2, 2026, 5–6 pm PST: Register Here
- Virtual Info Session, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5–6 pm PST: Register Here
- Virtual Info Session, Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5–6 pm PST: Register Here
- Virtual Info Session, Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5–6 pm PST: Register Here
*Additional sessions will be added in spring 2027 if spots remain.
Haseya Program Guide: Eligibility, Benefits & Requirements
Apply to CGU’s Preliminary K–12 Teacher Credentialing Program
Contact the Haseya team Haseya@cgu.edu