The Golden State Teacher Grant program (GSTG) offers up to $20,000 to students currently enrolled in a professional preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and working towards earning their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential.

Students must:

• Complete their program and obtain their credential within six (6) years from the date their initial GSTG payments are mailed to their institution.
• Commit to work at either a priority school or a California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for either two (2) or four (4) years in accordance with the terms of their specific Service Agreement. 

For information on Eligibility, Service Obligation, Repayment, Frequently Asked Questions, How to Apply and Next Steps, visit Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program.

2024-25 Application Update
The application will close on Friday, November 15, 2024. New applicants who submit a 2024-25 GSTG application between July 1 and November 15, 2024, will be considered for a GSTG award under Cohort 3 which will be subject to the Student Aid Index prioritization and may be limited to availability.

2025-26 Application 
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will open a 2025-26 GSTG applicant interest list following the release of the 2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA. The 2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA is scheduled for release on December 1, 2024. Eligibility and awarding for new 2025-26 applicants will be contingent upon the 2025-26 State Budget and any available remaining program funds.

Need to contact the program?

E-mail: goldenstateteachers@csac.ca.gov