Students in a Junior or Senior-level Undergraduate or Graduate program as determined by the School of Education are eligible to apply for the Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant. The TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because students must agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving the grant. If the service obligation is not completed, the TEACH Grant will be converted to a loan that you must repay, with interest.
Students matriculated in a qualifying program are invited to apply through the School of Education. The TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per academic year in grants for students in specified programs. Students must intend to teach full-time in specifically defined high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families as specifically defined. There are initial eligibility requirements as well as additional requirements related to that teaching service. Students should contact the Education Department, building 3S, room 211 to see if they qualify. Full-time and part-time students are eligible. More information on TEACH Grant can be found here. The application is available under Other Forms on the website.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test (e.g. SAT, ACT or GRE), OR
- have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 (if first year graduate student, your undergraduate GPA will apply),
OR - be a current teacher or retiree from another occupation with expertise in a high-need field who is seeking a master’s degree.