Student Teacher Grants Programs

 

Program Overview

The Student Teacher Grants aim to provide postsecondary financial assistance up to $7,500 to eligible students, who are enrolled in a PELSB-approved Minnesota teacher preparation program, during the term in which the student is completing the required 12 week or more student teaching experience to attain their initial licensure.

The programs have two goals. One, to encourage individuals, particularly those who belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce, to become teachers. Two, to encourage students to teach in a designated license shortage area and in a rural school district in Minnesota.

Complete applications must include the following:

• Student Teacher Grants application

• Completed FAFSA or MN Dream Act application

• Financial data provided by the Financial Aid Office

The financial data form should not be submitted if a student has not completed the financial aid process at their institution for federal and state aid.

Program Contact

• Diamee Xiong Yang
  • Phone: (651) 355-0603
  • Email: diamee.xiong.yang@state.mn.us

Documents and Resources

Manuals

• 2024-2025 Student Teacher Grants Manual - coming soon
• 2023-2024 Student Teacher Grants Manual
• 2022-2023 Student Teacher Grants Manual

Applications

• 2023-2024 (PREFERRED) MN Student Teacher Grants Online School Section
• MN Student Teacher Grants School Section (paper version) - Available upon request
• 2022-2023 Student Teacher Grants Application
• 2022-2023 Student Teacher Grants Inst Section