12 Grant Programs for Specific Fields of Study Students Should Know

3. U.S. Department of Education — TEACH Grant

Who this helps: Undergraduate and some graduate students preparing to teach in high-need subject areas at low-income schools. The TEACH Grant provides grant assistance to students who agree to teach for a specified time in high-need fields and schools; if the service obligation isn’t completed, the grant converts to a loan that must be repaid. Check your school’s financial aid office and the Department of Education site for current eligibility rules and qualifying subject lists.