Benefits of ACE
What will I get out of ACE?
“When I entered ACE, I knew that I wanted to change at least one life. I have changed at least one – my own.” Dave Madden, ACE Jacksonville
The opportunity to serve others is the principal motivator for ACE teachers. Over the past 13 years, ACE teachers have returned from the field with the same sentiment – you get back far more than you put in. No doubt, the effort can be great, but the rewards of teaching and community life cannot be quantified. Concretely, ACE is able to offer its members professional preparation and unique benefits that will help you engage deeply in service with strong levels of support.
Upon completion of the program, you will:
- receive a cost-free Master of Education degree from Notre Dame;
- eligible for teaching licensure and
- if you qualify, receive an AmeriCorps education award of $4,725.
During your service in ACE, you will:
- receive a modest living stipend
- receive health insurance
- be placed in affordable housing, arranged by the diocese in which you serve
- receive reimbursement for travel to and from your ACE site at the beginning and end of the school year; and
- be eligible for loan deferment and possibly for partial or complete loan cancellation.
