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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Applying to TFA

Am I eligible to apply to the corps?

You can apply to the teacher corps if you meet the following criteria:

  • You must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the first day of your summer training. The start date for summer training varies by region but is typically in June.
  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • U.S. Citizen, National/Permanent Resident, or have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from an eligible category.

Interested in applying to the teacher corps before your senior year? Learn more about early admission on our Application Process page.

If you are not yet eligible to apply to Teach For America, you can learn more about internships and opportunities to get involved with our mission now on our Internships & Fellowships page.