TEACH Grant Majors
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants for graduate and undergraduate students in specified majors who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools classified as serving low-income students.
Students may receive up to $16,000 for undergraduate study and up to $8,000 for graduate study. Part-time students are eligible, but the maximum grant will be reduced.
While the TEACH Grant Program was originally funded at annual $4,000 awards, the federal budget sequester that went into effect on March 1, 2013, has adjusted the amounts that could be awarded students within subsequent timeframes. All other provisions of the program remained the same.
Instead of $4,000 annual amounts, awards first disbursed during these timeframes were reduced accordingly:
- 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024: $3,772 reflecting a 5.7% cut.
- 10/01/2022 - 09/30/2023: $3,772 reflecting a 5.7% cut.
- 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2022: $3,772 reflecting a 5.7% cut.
- 10/01/2020 - 09/30/2021: $3,772 reflecting a 5.7% cut.*
- 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2020: $3,764 reflecting a 5.9% cut.*
- 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019: $3,752 reflecting a 6.2% cut.*
- 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018: $3,736 reflecting a 6.6% cut.*
- 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017: $3,724 reflecting a 6.9% cut.
- 10/01/2015 - 09/30/2016: $3,728 reflecting a 6.8% cut.*
- 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015: $3,708 reflecting a 7.3% cut.
- 10/01/2013 - 09/30/2014: $3,964 reflecting a .89% cut.
- 03/01/2013 - 09/30/2013: $3,712 reflecting a 7.2% cut.
Congressional action on the annual federal budget (hence the October 1 effective dates now) will continue to determine any other cuts or restoration to the program.
*Though not a substantial difference, some students delay requesting TEACH awards until after October 1 in order to receive the increased amount when there are increases in funding. Tuition bills remain due as scheduled, and payments are required accordingly to avoid late fees.
Academic Programs
Your major/academic program is key to knowing if you could be eligible for a TEACH Grant.
College/Level |
Major |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Undergraduate Programs |
Middle Childhood Education – Language Arts & Mathematics |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Graduate Programs |
Curriculum and Instruction (high-need licensure areas only) |
UC Blue Ash Undergraduate Programs |
Pre-Middle Childhood Education |
UC Clermont Undergraduate Programs |
Pre-Middle Childhood Education |
Unlike traditional grant programs, TEACH Grants convert to a loan when specific requirements are not met. Students in these programs should thoroughly review information available on websites regarding the TEACH Grant. Additionally, students seeking awards will complete an annual required counseling session and service agreement prior to funding