The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides up to $4,000 per year, available at both the undergraduate and graduate level, to students preparing for careers in high-need teaching fields.

Who’s Eligible

To qualify, UCF students must:

  • Be admitted and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a TEACH Grant–eligible high-need field
  • Maintain the required GPA (see FAQs below)
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Complete the FAFSA, even though financial need is not required

Eligible high-need fields include:

  • Exceptional Student Education (BS, MA, MEd)
  • Secondary Math or Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics track) Education (BS, MAT, MEd)
  • K–8 Math & Science (MEd)
  • Reading Education, World Languages and more

What You Commit To

To receive or continue receiving TEACH funding, you must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve each semester and commit to:

  • Teaching full-time for four academic years
  • Working in a high-need subject at a school serving low-income students
  • Completing your service within eight years of graduation

Failing to meet these requirements converts the award into a federal unsubsidized loan that must be repaid with interest charged from the date of each TEACH grant disbursement.

How to Apply for a TEACH Grant

The TEACH Grant application window is open from January 5 to January 16, 2026.

  • Undergrads will be invited to a TEACH Grant info session with Caroline Marrett each semester.
  • Grad students can contact Caroline Marrett before applying if they have any questions.

Visit the federal TEACH Grant website to learn more about eligibility, requirements and obligations before applying.

TEACH Grant FAQs