Grant Description and Requirements: The ACEIT Grant (Aspiring Classified Employees Into Teaching; “Ace It”) will help fund tuition and textbooks for employees who wish to continue their education and become part of the teaching force. This grant is available to current permanent classified employees of Monterey County school districts. Applicants must have earned a BA, an AA, or have transferrable credits that equate to an AA, with a G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher. Universities/colleges included in this grant are CSUMB, Brandman, and Hartnell. This application includes one short answer essay question (300 words or less). Why do you want to be a teacher in Monterey County; and if accepted into the program, describe the support system you will have (e.g.: family, mentors, etc.). Please include a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial). Please furnish contact info. for (1) your immediate supervisor and (2) a district administrator or administrator at your school site. A reference questionnaire will be sent to them. (Please do not furnish a third reference.)