ARC program costs, dates, and refunds

ARC’s 2025 to 2026 hybrid program occurs from mid-September 2025 through May 2026. Online classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In-person classes will be held in Hartford two to three Saturdays per month from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Note that Saturday classes vary according to the program year’s calendar and its holidays, class breaks, etc. Therefore, the program doesn’t always take place biweekly on Saturdays. We’ll provide the calendar once you’re accepted. Attendance in all classes is mandatory. ARC candidates must also complete a full-time practicum during the program year. The practicum is 40-consecutive school days; it begins in late winter. ARC will determine and provide exact dates upon program acceptance.

Learn about ARC Program Components, including classes and practicum

January 15, 2025: Enrollment and Online Application System Opens. Apply here.

May 1, 2025 Deadline for:

1. Submission of the online application 
2. Non-refundable application fee payment

June 1, 2025 Deadline for the receipt of:

1. Official transcripts from each college/university attended
2. Completed references
3. Praxis Core test scores (passing scores not required) OR meet the requirements for the ARC Application for Academic Skills Test Waiver (DOCX) based on having obtained minimum scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, or PAA
4. Passing subject area test scores for either:

a. ACTFL OPI and WPT tests (World Language candidates) 

OR

b. Praxis II (all other subject areas)

Refer to the ARC testing requirements (DOCX) for detailed testing information.

April 15 to June 25, 2025 : Interviews for complete and qualifying applicants*
May 15 to July 1, 2025 : Admission notices sent electronically*
July 15, 2025 : Deadline for the Intent to enroll and non-refundable tuition deposit
August 1, 2025 : Deadline to pay remaining tuition balance
September 14, 2025 : Week 1 of Classes

*Dates may be subject to change by ARC administration.

**Admissions will not review an application until the application is complete with all required information and materials.

Check out ARC admissions checklist (DOCX) for application process help.
Check out 25-26 Program admission dates and costs (DOCX) for more information.

• A non-refundable application fee of $125 will be paid with the submission of your completed online application by May 1, 2025.
• Please review our Financial resources & TEACH CT scholarship opportunities (DOCX) for additional information on support in the ARC Program and how to prepare financially.
• Tuition for the 2025 to 2026 program year is $7,000 and we anticipate an additional $500 for any additional costs such as textbooks, edTPA Registration, etc.
• A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 is due upon program acceptance or by July 15, 2025. The balance of the tuition and fees is due by August 1, 2025. 
• If the program does not run due to low enrollment, all monies paid will be refunded.
• Practicum: The cost of candidate practicum is included in the tuition for the program. If a candidate fails the practicum, does not complete the required school days, or leaves the practicum without prior approval, the practicum requirement will be considered incomplete. The cost to repeat, if granted, is $1,500 and will be due before arrangements will be made for the placement during the following fall.  
• edTPA is a teacher assessment requirement, administered by Pearson Publishing. Candidates are required to register, pay for, and complete edTPA during the practicum period.

Learn about edTPA

ARC tuition is $7,000 for the school year. Send written requests for withdrawals and tuition refunds to the ARC Office. If you leave the program early, you may be eligible for a tuition refund. The tuition refund amount is based on the tuition balance paid after the $2,000 non-refundable deposit and when you leave the program.

Please note that ARC can’t refund the following:

• Application fee
• Tuition deposit: (applied to total tuition balance)

See the deadlines and refund amounts below.

Here are the tuition balance refund amounts and corresponding request dates. Calendar weeks run Sunday through Saturday.

• Before first program day: 100%
• First day through first week of class: 60%
• Within second and third week of class: 40%
• Fourth week of class and after: No refunds once the fourth week has begun

Every year, requirements, tuition, and certification offerings are subject to change. Therefore, ARC can’t defer your admission. Previous applicants who can’t accept their place must re-apply. Please ensure that ARC has an updated online application, resume, current references, and additional recent application documents. ARC keeps your submitted test scores and official transcripts for two application years.