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Awarding Information

Requesting the TEACH grant/loan

You can request the TEACH grant or loan by writing a letter of request to the Financial Aid Office (3rd Floor, Raymond Hall). This request can also be made by email to finaid@potsdam.edu. This written request must be submitted each year you wish to receive the grant.

Awarding Amounts

  • Maximum award is $4,000 per academic year.
  • Aggregate maximum is $16,000 for undergraduate and graduate study, only $8,000 of which may be for graduate study.
  • The TEACH Grant/Loan may be prorated if the student is not full-time (12 or more credit hours).
  • Total financial aid must not exceed the student's cost of attendance.

Please note: TEACH Grant net award amount reduced due to sequestration. Learn More

If you have any questions regarding this information, contact the Financial Aid Office.