A TEACH Grant can help you pay for college if you plan to become a teacher in a high-need field in a low-income area.
Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who will commit to teach in designated high need fields in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. As required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (the sequester law), any TEACH Grant where the first disbursement is on or after October 1, 2022 and before October 1, 2023 requires a reduction of 5.7 percent from the award amount for which the student would otherwise have been eligible.
| Award Year | Impacted Awards | Statutory Maximum Scheduled Award Amount | Percentage Reduction from Statutory Award Amount | Dollar Reduction Amount from Maximum Award Amount | Adjusted Maximum Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | First disbursed on or after October 1, 2022 and before October 1, 2023 | $4,000 | 5.70% | $228.00 | $3,772 |
| 2021-2022 | First disbursed on or after October 1, 2021 and before October 1, 2022 | $4,000 | 5.70% | $228.00 | $3,772 |
Qualified recipients will be selected and notified. Students do not need to contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance to complete an application or a request for consideration. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. UCF students determined to be eligible by the College of Community Innovation and Education and the Office of Student Financial Assistance will be contacted.
Eligibility Requirements
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Meet the Federal TEACH Grant criteria as stated on the College of Community Innovation and Education TEACH Grant website
Before you apply for any type of financial assistance, make sure you meet the general eligibility requirements.
Undergraduate Students
If you are eligible for a TEACH Grant and you would like more information, please visit UCF College of Community Innovation and Education Undergraduate TEACH Grants or email teachgrants@ucf.edu. Undergraduate students will be contacted from the College of Community Innovation and Education once they meet the TEACH Grant eligibility criteria.
Graduate Students
To learn about and apply for a TEACH Grant please visit UCF College of Community Innovation and Education Graduate TEACH Grants or email teachgrantsgrad@ucf.edu. Graduate students must complete the presentation located on the TEACH Grant website to be reviewed for eligibility.