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Certification Costs and Fees

Students pursuing teacher certification through Missouri State University should be prepared to incur a variety of fees and expenses associated with their program.  Not all fees apply to all students, and you should contact the Teacher Certification Office for a list of fees that apply to your program.

Process or Fee Required Cost
Transcript Analysis Fee $50.00 for the first Analysis
$15.00 for each Additional Analysis
Graduate College Application $35.00
Highway Patrol Background Check $9.00 (money order required)
Liability Insurance $20.00
FBI Background Check $ 52.20
Praxis II Exam $135.00
Family Care Registry $9.00 (if done in our office)
$10.00 (if requested online)
TB Skin Test $18.00 (at Taylor Health Center)
Student Teaching Fee $55.00 per block ($110.00 total)
Out of Area Student teaching Fee $400.00
Name Badge (required for Practicum $5.00


For information on the cost of tuition and related student fees at Missouri State University, please visit the cost and fees website.