Field Based Teacher Candidate Resources: Admission Requirements to the Undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (EPP)

Once you’re ready to apply to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), complete your application through the Educator Portal.

Before You Begin

Have the following information ready:

• East Texas A&M University credentials
• University email address
• Semester you’re applying for admission
• Payment confirmation of required fees: TEA Assessment Fee and Undergraduate EPP Application Fee
  • Please access Market Place to pay both the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Assessment Fee ($35) and the Undergraduate EPP Application Fee ($50). Both fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will upload your confirmation receipt of both fees when completing the application.

Apply

Step 1: Access the Educator Portal

Choose the portal that matches your program:

• Traditional Undergraduate Education Program
• Competency-Based Undergraduate Education Program

Step 2: Sign In

1. Select Login via University SSO.
2. Choose East Texas A&M University as your institution.
3. Log in using your myLEO credentials.

Step 3: Start Your Application

Complete the required information:

• First name
• Last name
• University email address
• Current semester

Select Start Application.

Step 4: Complete the Application

Complete every section of the admission application.

Please upload the receipts for the following fees:

• $35 TEA Assessment Fee
• $50 Admission Application Fee

Step 5: Submit Your Application

When you’ve completed all sections:

• Select Submit as Final to send your application.
• If you’re not finished, choose Save as Draft and return later.

After submission, the Certification Office will review your application.

Step 6: Watch for Your Admission Decision

You’ll receive your decision by email.

If you’re admitted

Your email will include instructions to:

• Accept your admission offer
• Enter your TEA ID
• Complete all required acknowledgments

Important: You must accept your offer by the deadline listed in your email. Failure to do so will result in your admission offer being withdrawn.

If you aren’t admitted

Your email will explain why you did not meet the admission requirements and outline your next steps.

Accepting Your Admission Offer

If you’re admitted, complete the following steps in the Educator Portal.

Step 1: Accept Admission

Select Accept Admission.

Important: Admission offers must be accepted within 7 days of the offer and before the first day of classes. If you do not accept by the deadline, you will be removed from the program and must reapply under current admission requirements.

Step 2: Create Your TEAL Account

If you don’t already have one, create a Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) account through the Educator Portal.

This account provides your TEA ID.

If you already have a TEAL account, simply continue to the next step.

Step 3: Enter Your TEA ID

Locate your TEA ID in your TEAL account.

In the Educator Portal:

1. Select Edit next to the missing TEA ID field.
2. Enter your TEA ID.
3. Save your changes.

Step 4: Complete the Required Acknowledgments

After entering your TEA ID:

1. Review all required acknowledgments.
2. Accept the acknowledgments.
3. Complete your admission.

Once admitted, required trainings will appear under Assignments in the Educator Portal. Please complete these trainings only when enrolled in the designated coursework and instructed to do so.

Need Help?

Admission Process & Application Status

Alleigh Phillips
[email protected]

Educator Portal Assistance