North Carolina Teaching Fellows Forgivable Loan

Eligibility

• Pursue approved elementary K–6, STEM or special-education licensure at one of the ten partner institutions; admission is separate.
• Eligible pathways: North Carolina high-school senior, transfer into partner educator preparation, enrolled partner student entering preparation, or bachelor's graduate seeking initial licensure.
• High-school applicants or those with fewer than 24 college credits need unweighted high-school GPA 3.0; more than 24 credits requires cumulative college GPA 2.7. Ask the program about exactly 24 credits.
• SAT/ACT submissions are encouraged but optional.
• Accept the promissory note and continuing academic/program obligations.

Requirements

• Submit the online application, academic transcripts and two recommendation letters.
• Complete three essays and the required video introduction.
• Apply separately to a partner institution.

How to Apply

1. 1Early-action deadline: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; regular decision accepts applications after January 4, 2027 and closes February 14.
2. 2Review the loan contract before accepting. Current loans require one year of qualifying North Carolina public-school teaching per year funded; failure to earn forgiveness leads to repayment with accrued interest.
3. 3Repayment/forgiveness must be completed within ten years after program completion or withdrawal.