North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan)

Service-obligation award · North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (UNC System / NC State Education Assistance Authority)

North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan). Up to $5,000. Deadline: February 14, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (UNC System / NC State Education Assistance Authority)
Official link: https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/apply/ (myapps.northcarolina.edu)
Amount: Up to $5,000. Up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans for tuition, books and fees at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions; repaid by teaching in a North Carolina public school (one year of service per year of award for loans issued 2024-25 and later) or in cash (official FAQs).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: February 14, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: February 14, 2027
Who can apply: Students in North Carolina; Minimum GPA on file: 2.7
Last checked: October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-29

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States on file: North Carolina

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Source: North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (UNC System / NC State Education Assistance Authority) (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

Open to North Carolina high school seniors or transfer students entering a partner educator preparation program, students already enrolled at one of the ten partner institutions who move into an educator preparation program, and bachelor's degree holders pursuing licensure. Applicants must be accepted to an approved educator preparation program leading to initial licensure in an eligible STEM or special education area (including EC-General Curriculum K-6) at a partner institution. Minimum unweighted high school GPA 3.0 for applicants with fewer than 24 college credit hours; 2.7 cumulative GPA with more than 24 hours. Early Action: apply by November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; Regular Decision after January 4, 2027; the 2027-28 application closes February 14, 2027. Source: https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/apply/ (checked 2026-10-29).

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Who can apply

Students in North Carolina
Minimum GPA on file: 2.7

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan)?

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (UNC System / NC State Education Assistance Authority). Official page: https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/apply/

What is the amount for North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan)?

Up to $5,000. Up to $5,000 per semester in forgivable loans for tuition, books and fees at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions; repaid by teaching in a North Carolina public school (one year of service per year of award for loans issued 2024-25 and later) or in cash (official FAQs). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan)?

What is the status of North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2027-28 forgivable loan)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: February 14, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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