The Student Teacher Grants in Shortage Areas program is designed to provide financial aid to eligible students enrolled in Minnesota teacher preparation programs during one term in which the student is completing a required 12 week or more student teaching experience. To be eligible, students must intend to teach in a license shortage area or rural school district after graduating and receiving their teaching license.
In Fiscal Year 2024, OHE received 516 applications from 29 postsecondary institutions. Out of the 516 applications, 280 students were identified as eligible and all eligible students received awards.
