How to apply:
Go to website www.sbec.state.tx.us and click on "Online Services for Educators".
You will then be asked to either create an account or login using a previously created account.
Once you have logged in, click on "Applications" on the left side of the screen and
then choose "Probationary Certificate."

**Very Important***
When it asks which entity you request to be recommended by:

If you area a TIMS student choose "Tarleton State University (Post Baccalaureate)."

In "Subject applying for", type in TIMS.
 

If you are required to be fingerprinted, the system will recognize this.  You will be given the option to choose between electronic fingerprinting or having your prints rolled with ink.  Once you choose a method, you will not be allowed to change to the other method.  There is an additional charge of $9.95 for the electronic fingerprinting due at the time you are fingerprinted.  If you choose to have your prints rolled, the charge will vary (average of $10, but TSU police will do for free if you make an appointment).  The current rejection rate is 2% for electronic vs. 25% for inked or rolled prints

Letters of completion:
If you have applied correctly, you will receive a system generated e-mail stating "Your probationary application for certification has been submitted to Tarleton State University."   You will also receive an e-mail when you have been recommended by Tarleton.

If you have any questions concerning the application, please contact SBEC at 1 (888) 863-5880, M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST or e-mail questions to sbec@mail.sbec.state.tx.us
 

**NOTE:  You will not be recommended until Tarleton State University has all the proper documentation required depending on your program.