How to Apply

Application Guidelines

How to apply for admission to the American Indian Leadership Program and the Educational Leadership Program:

1. Complete the Graduate School electronic application. Or you can access the application through the Educational Leadership Program website. 

2. The $65.00 application fee can be waived. Send an e-mail to the office of Graduate Educational Equity Programs (OGEEP@psu.edu) requesting a fee waiver for application to the American Indian Leadership Program. You may also contact OGEEP by phone (814-863-1663) to request a fee waiver form.

3. Send the following to Becky Contestabile at the address below. Becky is the Staff Assistant for the Educational Leadership Program.

   • Two copies of your official transcripts from every college or university attended

   • Three letters of recommendation

   • Your Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score (NOT required for master's program)

   • A one page Statement of Purpose explaining your future goals

   • Completed AILP Personal Information Form

The Department Address is:

Educational Leadership
The Pennsylvania State University
Educational Leadership
Suite 200 Rackley Building
University Park, PA 16802

Department Phone: 814-865-1487 (Becky Constestabile)
Department Fax: 814-865-1480