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U.S. Department of Education

TEACH Grant

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$4K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students preparing to teach in high-need subject areas at low-income elementary or secondary schools. Recipients sign an Agreement to Serve committing to four years of full-time teaching within eight years of program completion. Failure to complete the service obligation converts the grant to an unsubsidized loan.

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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Are you a US citizen or eligible non-citizen?
Are you enrolled or accepted for enrollment in eligible program leading to a teaching career?
Household income requirement
This program has income limits. Tell us your household size and income so we can check for you.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA or score in the top 25% of a standardized test?
If service obligation is not met, the grant converts to an unsubsidized Direct Loan with interest accruing from disbursement?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1FAFSA (required for initial eligibility determination)
2TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (ATS) signed electronically at studentaid.gov each academic year
3Enrollment verification from your institution's registrar in an eligible teacher preparation program
4Official transcripts showing 3.25 GPA (or test score documentation if using that eligibility path)

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles TEACH Grant.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Education

TEACH Grant

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$4K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Are you a US citizen or eligible non-citizen?
Are you enrolled or accepted for enrollment in eligible program leading to a teaching career?
Household income requirement
This program has income limits. Tell us your household size and income so we can check for you.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA or score in the top 25% of a standardized test?
If service obligation is not met, the grant converts to an unsubsidized Direct Loan with interest accruing from disbursement?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1FAFSA (required for initial eligibility determination)
2TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (ATS) signed electronically at studentaid.gov each academic year
3Enrollment verification from your institution's registrar in an eligible teacher preparation program
4Official transcripts showing 3.25 GPA (or test score documentation if using that eligibility path)

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles TEACH Grant.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)