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

TEACH Grant at Fort Hays State University

The TEACH Grant is a federal financial aid program that provides funding for students who plan to become teachers in high-need fields.

Students may receive up to $4,000 per year in grant funding while attending FHSU.

In exchange, students must agree to complete the requirements of a Teaching Service Agreement after graduation.

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Award Amounts

TEACH Grant funding is subject to federal regulations and may be reduced due to sequestration. Awards are also prorated based on enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time).

Maximum award amounts include:

Undergraduate students: up to $16,000 total
Post-baccalaureate students: up to the remaining undergraduate maximum
Graduate students: up to $8,000 total

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Service Requirement (Important)

The TEACH Grant requires a service commitment.

Students who do not complete the requirements of their Teaching Service Agreement will have their TEACH Grant converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest calculated from the date each grant was disbursed.

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Do I Qualify for the TEACH Grant?

To be eligible for FHSU, students must:

Meet the general eligibility requirements for federal student aid.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Be enrolled in an eligible program at FHSU
Meet certain academic requirements (generally, scoring above 75% on a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.25).

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High Need Fields

TEACH Grant recipients must plan to teach in a high-need field, which may include:

Bilingual Education and English Language Acquisition
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Reading Specialist
Science
Special Education
Other teacher shortage areas identified by the U.S. Department of Education

These fields are based on the Department of Education’s Annual Teacher Shortage Area Nationwide Listing.

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Eligible Programs at FHSU

FHSU considers the following programs eligible for the TEACH Grant in high-need subject areas:

Undergraduate Programs:

Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
Physics
Physical Science

Graduate Programs:

English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Special Education (SPED) – Gifted and Adaptive Tracks
Reading Specialist

Learn more about these programs through the FHSU Department of Teacher Education site.

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How Do I Apply for the TEACH Grant?

To receive the TEACH Grant, students must complete the following requirements each year:

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Complete TEACH Grant Entrance Counseling
Sign the Agreement to Serve or Repay (ATS)

Once completed, FHSU will review your eligibility and notify you of your award status.

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Schools Serving Low-Income Students

To meet TEACH Grant requirements, students must teach at a school serving low-income students.

Eligible schools are listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Annual Directory of Designated Low-Income Schools.

Teaching Service Agreement Overview

In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant while attending FHSU, students must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that is designated as serving low-income students. Additionally, the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve stipulates that a recipient of the grant must serve for a total of at least four academic years within eight calendar years after completing or withdrawing from the program of study for which the grant was received.

For additional information regarding the TEACH Grant, we encourage you to visit the U.S. Department of Education TEACH Grant website or contact our office.

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