Each student who enrolls in The Teacher Academy is eligible for:
- Four-years of tuition and fees, leading to a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or science with initial certification to teach in middle and/or high school
- Stipends for internships during the school year and summer.
- A full-time teaching position within the New York City Department of Education upon successful completion of The Teacher Academy program including course work, field work, and pre-employment screening. Please visit the New York State Education Department website at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert for certification requirements
Financial Aid and Requirements
Along with the application for admission, Teacher Academy students are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. TAP awards are applied to the cost of tuition.
Grant programs available to CUNY students include:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
CUNY College Scholarships
In addition to the need-based financial aid offered by CUNY, merit-based scholarships are offered. Visit www.cuny.edu/scholarships for more information.
For detailed information on financial aid at CUNY visit www.cuny.edu/financialaid.
