The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides funds to students who are enrolled in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program of study, at a school that participates in the TEACH Grant Program.Students must agree to teach full time for at least four years at a low-income elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency. They must also meet other requirements.
Before receiving a TEACH Grant, you must complete, in this specific order:1
TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling, and then2
An Agreement to Service (ATS). You must complete both each year in which you receive a TEACH Grant.Upon graduation or withdrawal, you must complete:3
TEACH Grant Exit Counseling
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TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling
TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling acquaints the student with the TEACH Grant Program and the TEACH Grant service obligation. View TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling Guide Learn More
TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (ATS)
The TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (ATS) explains the terms and conditions for receiving a TEACH Grant. By signing the ATS, you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that if you do not fulfill the service obligation described in the agreement, the TEACH Grant funds you received will be converted to a loan that you must repay.Preview Read-Only Version of ATS Learn MoreOMB No. 1845-0083•Form Approved
TEACH Grant Exit Counseling
Students who received a TEACH Grant and are graduating from their program of study or withdrawing from school must complete TEACH Grant Exit Counseling.
TEACH Grant Exit Counseling provides information about fulfilling the TEACH Grant service obligation and explains the terms and conditions that will apply if the TEACH Grant is converted to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. View TEACH Grant Exit Counseling Guide Learn More