Fund Your Teacher Training

TEACH.org currently only provides support and information for opportunities specific to those seeking teaching opportunities within the United States.

If you have been awarded a scholarship or grant, depending on the terms of that award, you may receive it directly or it may be directly distributed to the institution that you are attending to offset tuition costs. Other opportunities, such as loan forgiveness, may be distributed in other ways like directly reflected in the remaining balance of your loans. Each method of distribution is unique to the opportunity and you will find additional details for each specific process on the information page or original website for each opportunity itself.

Most scholarship, grant and internship opportunities have specific deadlines that are available on their information page and website. Usually these pages also provide instructions to aid you in the application process.

​​​​​​Yes, through TEACH.org’s search tool you can select specific criteria unique to you such as your location, background, subject(s) of interest, and other details that may qualify you for opportunities that are most relevant to your situation.

If you don’t apply for financial aid, you’ll have to pay for your training out of your own pocket, as it’s due. So why not let Uncle Sam (and some other folks) lend a hand? When you apply for financial aid, you can receive scholarships, grants and loans to help you pay for your undergrad or grad training, so you can focus on what’s truly important: becoming an awesome teacher!

Depending on your program type, you may be eligible for grants, scholarships, student loans or loan forgiveness.

You may be able to reduce or eliminate the cost of your training by earning a paycheck while you’re working towards getting certified. Some teacher training programs allow you to teach while completing your requirements. Others have flexible schedules or work-study options.

For university-based programs, it’s usually all about the FAFSA. Most other scholarship, grant and internship opportunities offer instructions for applying on their websites. 

Pro tip: Contact the teacher preparation program you plan to attend before you apply. They can help you determine your eligibility and options for aid, as well as walk you through how to apply.

If your program is part of a college or university, you’ll want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible to meet deadlines for scholarship and grant opportunities. Find your state’s priority deadline on the federal student aid website.

Your educator preparation program might have a list of additional aid options with deadlines.