Fingerprinting

Candidates applying for certification on or after July 1, 2001, must be cleared by the New York State Education Department through a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check.

In order to expedite your fingerprint clearance please go the New York State Education web site at www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert.  You must create an account with TEACH ONLINE SERVICES.

To be fingerprinted here at Hofstra  you must sign up for an appointment at www.hofstra.edu/FingerprintingVisit

Then pick up a fingerprinting packet at the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services, 129 Hagedorn Hall (516) 463-5747
Go to the New York State Education Department’s website www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert
Create an account with TEACH ONLINE SERVICES
Pay the $94.25 fee
Print the payment confirmation.

NOTE: If you are not paying with a credit card you must print out a payment coup and bring the coupon with a $94.25 money order or certified check to your appointment.

BRING TO APPOINTMENT
Two Fingerprinting cards completed in BLACK INK
Hofstra ID card, Drivers License or Photo ID
Credit Card Confirmation or Payment coupon and payment (money order or certified check) payable to NYS Education Department
Hofstra's Processing Fee ($10.00 cash)

**Hofstra charges a separate service fee. The service fee must be paid in cash in addition to the $94.25 payment. If you have any questions please contact the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services at (516) 463-5747.**