The application for our 2026 corps will open up on August 1st on our website. We utilize rolling deadlines and the application will remain open until early spring 2026.
| Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on |
Sept. 15, 2025 | Oct. 20, 2025 | Feb. 2, 2026 | Mar. 9, 2026 2026 Critical Needs Deadline |
| Learn if you're invited to an interview |
Sept. 22 | Oct. 27 | Feb. 9 | Mar. 16 |
| Attend your interview |
Sept. 29 - Oct. 01 |
Nov. 03 - Nov. 06 |
Feb. 17 - Feb. 20 |
Mar. 23 - Mar. 26 |
| Learn your admissions decision + regional/subject placement |
Oct. 21 | Dec. 2 | Mar. 10 | Apr. 14 |
| Accept or decline your offer |
Oct. 30 | Dec. 11 | Mar. 19 | Apr. 21 |
Understanding the Teacher Corps Deadlines:
Here are some things to consider when choosing a deadline for the teacher corps. Choosing the right TFA deadline can significantly impact your application experience and location placement outcomes.
1. There Are Multiple Deadlines to Choose From
- Start an account in our Applicant Center to work on your application at any time and save your work. We offer four application deadlines for each incoming corps year: Main Deadlines: All of our regions and placement communities are open in the first three deadlines, but the most popular can fill up early.
- Critical Needs Deadline: This deadline addresses our regions who still have unfilled openings.
2. Stress Less with an Earlier Deadline
Submitting your application early has significant advantages:
- Preferred Placement: Regions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Some of our more popular locations may stop accepting applicants at later TFA deadlines because they're full. Applying early is important if you have a specific location in mind. There will still be regions available at the later deadlines, but they may not be your first choice.
- Build Community Early: Begin connecting with fellow corps members and your regional network right away.
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Corps applicants accepted at the first 2 deadlines are able to complete an expedited Ignite application process for our Spring Ignite Fellowship and will have priority for sign-up with the matching process.
- Extended Preparation Time: You'll have more time to take certification exams, pre-work before summer training, and potential relocation to a new community.
- Stress Less: Embrace the peace of securing your next step in your career plans!
Looking to join a coalition of extraordinary trailblazers? Teach For America has cultivated amazing change agents for over three decades. Learn how you can join our community of talented professionals.
When you apply to Teach For America, you’ll share more about your experiences, strengths, and passions. To get started, here’s what you need to do to get started.
1. Confirm Eligibility
Complete our eligibility quiz to make sure you have the basic requirements covered.
2. Create an Account
Start an account in our Applicant Center to work on your TFA application at any time and save your work.
3. Fill Out Application & Upload Documents
Our online application requires you to convey basic information, upload required documents, and share your experiences through 300-400 word written reflections. Unlike some other job applications, our application process is designed to gather all your qualifications so we can thoroughly assess you as a candidate before a possible interview. It includes the following:
- Fill out your personal information
- Describe your interest in joining TFA
- Describe your leadership experience
- Indicate 0, 1, 2, or 3 regions you'd like to work in
Necessary Documents
- Your most updated resume
- School history
We encourage you to take the time to ensure your application properly showcases your unique personality, strengths, and talent.
4. Submit Interview Time Preferences
Share your interview availability. Our virtual interviews are approximately 90 minutes and are on a weekday.
If you have any questions or concerns about our online application process, visit our Admissions FAQs page.
