Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Area: Teacher education in high-need fields

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate with Junior or Senior standing, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student
• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution participating in TEACH Grant Program
• Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Enrolled in coursework necessary to begin career in teaching
• Must have FAFSA on file

Service Obligations (All must be met):

• Serve as full-time teacher for 4 years
• Teach a high-need field/subject
• Serve in public or private elementary or secondary school
• Teach in a school that serves low-income students

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

• If service requirements not met, TEACH Grant funds convert to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
• Entire loan amount becomes repayable with interest
• Interest charged from original disbursement date

Program Details:

• Gift funds that do not require repayment (if requirements met)
• Students must sign TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve for each offer period with U.S. Department of Education
• Phone: (210) 458-8000 or 1-800-669-0919
• Email: financialaid@utsa.edu
• Main Campus: JPL 110, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
• Downtown Campus: FS 2.400, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207

How to Apply

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   • Submit FAFSA to apply for TEACH Grant
2. Enroll in Qualifying Coursework
   • Must be enrolled in coursework necessary to begin career in teaching
   • Must be Junior or Senior standing or above
3. Sign TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve
   • Sign agreement for each offer period with U.S. Department of Education

Required Materials

• FAFSA completion
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Enrollment in teacher education coursework in high-need field