Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program
Stored: Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Federal Student Aid |
| Top Organization | Department of Education |
| Creation Legislation | College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-84) |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | TEACH Grant Program funds students to teach in high-need, low-income schools, boosting education access and teacher supply, with grants turning to loans if unmet. |
| Program Start | 2008 |
| Initial Funding | $100 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program, established in 2008 under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, is administered by the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) to provide grants to eligible students, allocating over $2 billion since inception to support approximately 50,000 students annually by 2025. Initially funded with $100 million, it has grown to distribute $120 million in FY 2024 across 50,000 awards, funding education for future teachers in high-need fields like special education and mathematics at over 1,000 institutions.[1] Despite its impact, challenges like high conversion rates to loans and teacher shortage persistence persist (web ID: 7), but it remains a key tool for educator recruitment under DOE.
Goals
- Support students pursuing teaching careers in high-need fields and low-income schools.
- Address teacher shortages by providing financial aid for education, contingent on teaching service.
- Promote educational equity by ensuring a qualified teacher workforce in underserved areas.[2]
Organization
The TEACH Grant Program is managed by FSA within the Department of Education, overseen by Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray since 2021, with institutions and students accessing funds through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and service agreements.[3] It operates via annual appropriations, guided by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act and subsequent reauthorizations like Public Law 116-260 (2020).[4]
Partners
- National Education Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
History
Authorized by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-84) and launched in 2008 with $100 million, the TEACH Grant Program expanded with annual appropriations, reaching $120 million in FY 2024.[5] It grew from serving 10,000 students annually in 2010 to 50,000 by 2025, addressing shortages with innovations like the FAFSA Simplification Act (web ID: 7). By 2025, it has awarded over $2 billion, though GAO notes high loan conversion rates (web ID: 7).
Funding
Initial funding of $100 million in 2008 supported the program’s launch, with over $2 billion appropriated by 2025 via annual DOE budgets—e.g., $120 million in FY 2024.[6] Ongoing appropriations under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act sustain its operations, with no fixed end as it addresses ongoing teacher shortage needs.
Implementation
TEACH distributes grants annually, requiring students to agree to teach in high-need fields at low-income schools for four years post-graduation, tracked via DOE’s Grant Management System.[7] It progresses through institutional partnerships—e.g., 50,000 students yearly—and policy updates, adapting to educational needs with no set end, though loan conversions remain a challenge (web ID: 7).
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References
- ↑ "TEACH Grants". Office of Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach.
- ↑ "TEACH Grant Program". U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/teach/index.html.
- ↑ "About DOE Leadership". U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/leadership.
- ↑ "FAFSA Simplification Act". U.S. Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6800.
- ↑ "College Cost Reduction and Access Act". U.S. Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/4137.
- ↑ "TEACH Grants". Office of Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach.
- ↑ "TEACH Grant Service Obligation". Office of Federal Student Aid. https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/teach-grant-service-obligation.
