Teach Grant Program Eligibility. Sherman Hall 127 / 1 University CircleThe Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides funding for students who intend to teach in a public/private elementary or secondary school in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools serving students from low-income families.The following WIU majors qualify as 'High Need Fields' for Federal Teach Grant:If eligible, the TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year in grant funds. 2019-2020 Application. Only students who are eligible to receive the Pell Grant, have an EFC of $0, and are enrolled at least half time (6 hours a semester) are considered for the FSEOG. Click here to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). + Our current initiatives include the statewide Illinois Teaching Policy Fellowship and the TLPL Change Agent instructional practice fellowship in Chicago. 2019-2020 Federal TEACH Grant Application 3/4/2019 2020 2019-2020 Request for Federal TEACH Grant Consideration _____ _____ Student Name Student ISU ID Number In order to be considered for the Federal TEACH Grant at Illinois State University, you must be enrolled in one of the following majors. The maximum TEACH Grant amount is up to $4,000 per academic year. If the teaching requirement is not fulfilled, the grant must be repaid as an unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan. Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) A state program for students who plan to teach special education in Illinois. The TEACH Grant Program is a federally funded grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.. You’ll be notified if you’re eligible for this grant. Funding is very limited and not all eligible students are awarded. Recipients of this grant must sign an agreement to meet specific teaching requirements within eight years after completing the program for which the grant was received. At EIU, the TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 a year in grant assistance to undergraduate students who agree to serve for at least four years as full-time “highly qualified” teachers in high-need fields in public or not-for-profit private elementary or secondary schools …
Awards range from $500 to $1,000 for the academic year.We recommend using the latest version of IE11, Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari.Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate students may be eligible to receive the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant. The cumulative maximum for TEACH awards are $16,000 for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students and $8,000 for graduate.The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a program for undergraduate students from low-income families. You are not automatically considered for Career Link when you file your FAFSA.A State of Illinois grant for Illinois residents with demonstrated financial needA state program for students who plan to teach special education in IllinoisGrants are gift assistance which means they do not have to be repaid. Maximum aggregate awards are $16,000 for students working toward their first undergraduate or post-baccalaureate (nondegree) program, and $8,000 for graduate students. Eligible students must have at least junior standing and be enrolled in certain career-oriented programs such as business, construction management, health information management, and several others. A comparison chart provides a side-by-side view of the following programs, which are designed specifically for individuals studying to become teachers: the federal TEACH Grant, MTI Scholarship, Illinois SETTW, and Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois programs. The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides funding for students who intend to teach in a public/private elementary or secondary school in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools serving students from low-income families. 2020-2021 Application. Students must complete the FAFSA, be eligible for federal aid, be enrolled in a certification program for a high need teaching field and meet academic achievement requirements (3.25 cumulative GPA).Awards will vary based on enrollment hours (at the end of the add/drop period each term) as illustrated by the table below.Due to sequestration, the maximum award amount is adjusted every October 1st and may be less than $4,000. ISBE and the Capital Development Board administer the grant program. You will automatically be considered for need-based federal, state, and University grants when you submit your FAFSA.In order to receive the TEACH Grant, you must complete both your FAFSA and Illinois State University's TEACH Grant application.These programs are gift aid that do not require the recipient to have financial need; however, repayment is required if the recipient does not complete the required teaching obligation.A partnership between the Golden Apple foundation and the state of Illinois which provides awards for students with the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schoolsFor active members of the Illinois National Guard (Army or Air) to cover tuition and some feesFor the dependents of veterans who are either Missing In Action, a Prisoner of War, died while on active duty, 100% disabled due to service connected disabilities, or died as a result of a service connected disabilitiesA federal grant to increase aid for very high need studentsFor the spouse or child of an Illinois correctional officer who was killed or became at least 90 percent disabled in the line of dutyA federal grant for students with significant financial needYour financial need is determined by the results of your FAFSA.