TEACH GRANT

🎓 What Is the TEACH Grant?

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who commit to teaching for at least four years in a high-need field at a low-income school studentaid.gov It’s non-need-based, but failure to fulfill the obligation converts the grant into a loan that must be repaid with interest.

⏰ Key Updates & Availability

  • TEACH Grants are currently available, and students can submit required federal aid forms for 2025–26 beginning June 2, 2025 fsapartners.ed.gov

  • The U.S. Department of Education transitioned management of the program, and the program is active through at least 2025 .

✅ Are TEACH Grants Still Available?

Yes—eligible students can still apply for and receive TEACH Grants for the current and upcoming school year. To qualify, you must:

📋 What You Should Do Now

  1. Fill out the 2025–26 FAFSA (available June 2, 2025).

  2. Check if your program is TEACH-eligible.

  3. Complete required counseling sessions and agreement.

  4. Accept the grant offer through your college’s financial aid office.

🧾 Final Takeaway

Yes—the TEACH Grant is still active. Applications reopened for the 2025–26 academic year in early June 2025, and processing resumed after last year's administrative transition. If you're preparing to teach in a high-need area, it's a valuable opportunity—just be sure to meet the requirement to teach for four years to avoid having it converted into a loan.

Grants are a form of aid that you do not need to repay. Carlow University is an active participant in the Federal TEACH Grant program, offering grants of up to $4,000 per year to graduate students pursuing MEd Curriculum & Instruction / ESL

  1. Become a student of Carlow University when completing Midwestern IU 4’s ESL Program Specialist Certification at act48.com. 18 credits

  2. Apply for the Federal TEACH Grant when enrolling in the MEd at Carlow

  3. Take two years to complete the MEd to take advantage of the $4000 per year awarded to eligible students

  4. Graduate students must meet eligibility criteria. Learn more

A Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires that you 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.

TEACH Grant Eligibility

To be eligible for a TEACH Grant, you must do the following:

  • Meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs.

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

  • Be enrolled at a school that participates in the TEACH Grant Program, i.e. Carlow University.

  • 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). For specific information about the academic requirements, talk to the financial aid office at your college or career school.

  • 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.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Global Classroom and Midwestern IU IV are not affiliated with or responsible for the administration, processing, or funding of the Federal TEACH Grant program. This information is provided solely as a courtesy to help students explore potential financial aid opportunities. Students are responsible for reviewing official eligibility requirements, completing all necessary applications, and maintaining compliance with TEACH Grant obligations through the U.S. Department of Education and their participating institution. Please note that program details, eligibility criteria, and deadlines may change at any time. Global Classroom and MIU IV are not responsible for any such changes or their impact on your eligibility or award status.

For more information, contact:
Ann M. Bisignani
Graduate Program Coordinator, Carlow University
3333 Fifth Avenue
AJP Room 110
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-6296