Inspired to Teach

The Inspired to Teach program, administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, supports students pursuing careers in education. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from high school, completed a homeschool program, or earned a GED. Candidates must enroll full-time in an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program or an approved community college articulation program. Recipients must commit to teaching in an Oklahoma public PK-12 school for at least five consecutive years after they graduate. This renewable award provides up to $25,500 in total benefits. To apply, students should complete the program application, and while the program does not explicitly require the FAFSA, completing the federal form is standard practice to establish financial aid eligibility. See the official page for current dates and deadlines.