California Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 associational),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A California Student Aid Commission programme that provides grants to teacher and Pupil Personnel Services candidates in exchange for service in priority schools or California State Preschool Programs.
Components¶
Claims¶
- The GSTG supported over 28,600 aspiring educators in its first 5 years, reaching 45% of California's new teacher candidates in 2023–24 [+M]
- Nearly 4 in 5 GSTG teacher candidate recipients were income-eligible for the federal Pell Grant, far above the statewide undergraduate rate [+M]
- The 2024 reduction of the maximum GSTG award from $20,000 to $10,000 left recipients with more unmet need, greater loan reliance, and more work during preparation [+M]
Related Products and Programmes¶
Key Sources¶
- Leung-Gagné, M., Maria Castillo, M., Patrick, S. K., Carver-Thomas, D., Kini, T., Bingener, C., & Giani, M. V. (2025). Strengthening the educator pipeline through service scholarships: California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/518.478
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California Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Program |
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A California Student Aid Commission programme that provides grants to teacher and Pupil Personnel Services candidates in exchange for service in priority schools or California State Preschool Programs. |
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