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Welcome!  The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, and institutional aid programs to qualified students. To receive financial aid, qualified students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must be a U.S. citizen to receive financial aid.



TEACH Grant


The new Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program was created by Congress through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007.  It provides grants of up to $4000 per year to students who intend to teach full-time for at least four years in high-need subject areas in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income familiesThere are only two majors at The University of Memphis that may apply for this grant: (1) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree Program; and (2) Master of Science (MS) Degree in Education, with a concentration in Reading.

Click here for more information about the TEACH Grant.


Need help completing the 2009-2010 FAFSA?

Check out this on-line audio/visual tutorial:




Please note the priority dates for completing the FAFSA:

Fall semester: March 1

Spring semester: October 1

Students must also submit any other required documents in order to complete the application prior to being awarded. That information is posted for students on myMemphis.

Sign up online NOW for eRefunds to receive excess financial aid and fee refunds.


Contact Us:    Office of Financial Aid Phone: 901-678-4825
103 Wilder Tower Fax: 901-678-3590
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152-3520   E-Mail: financialaid@memphis.edu


Office hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Did you know?

The grants, loans and scholarships received by U of M students totaled over 180 million dollars during the 2008-2009 year.

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