Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant
U.S. Department of Education
Established by the federal government in 2007 to encourage highly qualified teachers to serve low-income schools in high-need fields. Students must agree to teach full-time for at least four academic years within eight years of completing their program, or grants convert to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans with accrued interest. Eligibility: Must complete FAFSA (school code 003448), enroll in a qualifying high-need field program (bilingual education, foreign language, mathematics, reading specialist, science, or special education), and commit to teaching full-time for at least four academic years within eight years of completing the program