Federal TEACH Grant — Teacher Education Assistance
StatusProgram dependent
Amount / valueUp to $4,000 per year before any applicable federal reductions; actual award can be lower.
TimingSchool/program dependent; FAFSA and institutional aid deadlines apply.
Student levelUndergraduate; Graduate
FocusEducation / Teaching; Federal Aid
BasisService-based / federal eligibility
Age / nontraditionalNo general upper-age cap; program eligibility matters.
Last checked2026-09-21 · U.S. government
Eligibility summary
Must attend a participating school/program, meet federal criteria, complete TEACH counseling/agreement requirements, and accept a teaching service obligation.
Important: failing to satisfy the service obligation can cause the grant to be converted under federal rules.
Eligibility
Must attend a participating school/program, meet federal criteria, complete TEACH counseling/agreement requirements, and accept a teaching service obligation.
Important timing
School/program dependent; FAFSA and institutional aid deadlines apply.
Official source / application information
Official source / application information
Funding rules, deadlines, and availability can change. Verify the official source before applying.