Among the opportunities available, you can take advantage of the TEACH Grant and the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award. The TEACH Grant provides up to $3,772 annually towards your graduate school tuition, totaling over $7,500. As a City Teaching Alliance-endorsed AmeriCorps participant, you may qualify for two Segal awards, each up to $7,395 per year, totaling over $14,000 over two years, which you can apply towards your student loan repayment.

If you’re eligible, the Black Educators Initiative (BEI) offers you financial and programmatic support throughout the program. BEI participants receive grants ranging from $4,000 to $5,000 and AU tuition payments between $20,000 and $25,000, resulting in a total of $24,000 to $30,000. For more details, visit the BEI page on our website.