TEACH Grant: quick facts
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant helps students who plan to become teachers pay for college, in exchange for a commitment to teach a high-need subject in a school serving low-income families fo…
Administered by
U.S. Department of Education, administered by participating schools (via the FAFSA)
Who it's for
Students enrolled in an eligible teacher-preparation program who agree to teach a high-need subject in a low-income school for at least four years. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Up to a set annual amount toward education costs for future teachers
Repayable?
Grant if the service obligation is met; converts to a loan you must repay if it is not
Where to apply
Submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov, enroll in an eligible program, and sign the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve
Official sources: Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) — TEACH Grant. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.