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Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
A TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving the grant, and if you don't complete the service obligation, the TEACH Grant will be converted to a loan that you must repay, with interest.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs;
- complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form;
- be enrolled in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program;
- meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on one or more portions of a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).
- sign a TEACH Checklist (your academic advisor must also sign this form)
- receive TEACH Grant counseling that explains the terms and conditions of the TEACH Grant service obligation. (You must complete counseling each year that you receive a TEACH Grant);
- sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay;
How to Apply
- Complete initial and subsequent counseling at studentaid.gov
- Complete an Agreement to Serve (ATS) at studentaid.gov
The counseling and ATS requirements must be submitted by September 1 of the academic year you wish to receive this grant. For example, if you plan to apply for 2026-27, you must complete requirements by September 1, 2026.
Annual Amount
For the 2025-26 year, up to 3,772 dollars based upon enrollment
More Information
Visit the U.S. Department of Education site.