Manhattanville University is Now Federal TEACH Grant Eligible

PURCHASE, NY, July 2024 – Many Manhattanville University students who are pursuing degrees in teaching and are willing to teach low-income students in high-need fields now have another opportunity to help pay for their tuition, as Manhattanville University has been approved by the Department of Education to award Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants to Manhatanville students.

TEACH grants are designed to support students pursuing a career in teaching, providing grants of up to $4,000 a year to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for many of our students,” said Brian Carolan, PhD, Dean of Manhattanville University’s School of Education. “Federal TEACH grants will enable qualified Manhattanville students to receive the funding they need to get undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. At the same time, it enables underserved communities to benefit from a whole new generation of passionate, dedicated teachers. TEACH grants are a great opportunity for aspiring teachers committed to making a difference in underserved communities.”

Federal TEACH grants require students to agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving a grant. Students who receive TEACH grants agree to serve as a full-time teacher for four years at the elementary or secondary level at a school or educational service agency that serves low-income students; teach in a high-need field; and complete the required four years of teaching within eight years after graduation. High-need fields include subjects like mathematics, science, foreign language, bilingual education, special education, and reading specialist roles.

To qualify for a TEACH grant, students must be enrolled in an eligible program, meet academic achievement requirements, and sign the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (if the service obligation is not fulfilled, the grant converts into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, which must be repaid with interest).

Students in Manhattanville’s School of Education who are eligible for federal student aid programs and are enrolled in a TEACH grant-eligible program of study will be candidates to receive TEACH grants. The School of Education at Manhattanville University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare PreK-12th grade teachers and administrators, higher education and community leaders, and educational industry entrepreneurs.

Students interested in receiving a TEACH grant will be able to submit forms via StudentAid.gov. For more information about the TEACH grant and how to apply, visit the TEACH Grant Information Page.

Manhattanville University is committed to making enrollment more affordable for everyone: 98% of students receive financial assistance. Manhattanville’s Office of Financial Aid is available to guide students through the application processes for various scholarships, awards, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

About Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social justice. For three years in a row, “U.S. News and World Report” has ranked Manhattanville the number one private, non-profit institution in New York among Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its primarily residential and diverse student body. The university serves more than 1,300 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the university offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, nursing and health sciences, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and activities and 22 NCAA Division III teams.