Project iSEBA

FAQ's

What qualifies as fulfilling my service obligation?

Service obligations are fulfilled by working as a behavior analyst or special education teacher for 2 years (full-time equivalent), supporting children with disabilities. Eligible positions for meeting the service obligations may be in public schools, private schools, or clinics and must meet direct or indirect service requirements.

Direct service roles require that at least 51% of the children you serve or 51% of your time be dedicated to providing special education, related services (including ABA services), or early intervention services to IDEA-eligible children.

Indirect service roles require that at least 51% of your time involve activities related to your training, such as supervision, administration, research, teaching, program development, policy, or technical assistance. Scholars who work on a part-time basis must also fulfill the obligation within the required period, which is calculated by determining the sum of the number of years of service owed plus 5 additional years.

What is full-time employment?

Full-time employment means a full-time position as defined by the individual's employer.

What happens if I can’t fulfill my service obligation?

Scholars who cannot meet the terms of their service obligation will be required to repay the scholarship support received from  Project iSEBA.

If a scholar is dismissed or drops out of a program for academic or nonacademic reasons, to what degree will he or she be required to fulfill the work or repay requirement?

Scholars who drop out before completing one full-time academic year of training must repay the cost of the assistance. Drop-outs who have received scholarship support may be required to repay the scholarship if they are not qualified for available jobs that meet the service obligation requirements. Circumstances for deferrals and exceptions are outlined below.

Under what circumstances may repayment (service obligation) be deferred?

Project iSEBA may grant a deferral for repayment of a scholarship under certain circumstances, such as when a scholar:

  1.  is engaging in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education,
  2.  is serving on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United States, or
  3.  is serving as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act; or is serving as a full-time volunteer under Title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973

How often do I need to report my employment status?

Scholars are required to submit employment verification reports every 6 months via a web-based survey provided to them.