Graduate School Partners List
Search our complete list of graduate school partners who offer TFA corps members and alumni benefits after they complete their time in the corps. These schools are in addition to the partnerships that many TFA regions hold with local graduate schools that provide training and courses to current corps members.
For additional information about degrees in educational leadership, principal certification, and fellowships offered across the country please visit the School Leadership Programs Page
Cornell University Weill Medical College
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral offered to admitted students who choose to do TFA first
Duke University Medical School
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and join TFA
Health & Medicine
All Graduate Programs
- Second year corps members may pursue a master’s degree in any subject area tuition-free (does not include cost of fees)
- Tuition exemption does not extend to veterinary, law or medical schools
- Tuition exemption covers a portion of the costs associated with a Professional MBA
New York University School of Medicine
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and choose to join TFA
- Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Health Informatics
- 25% tuition discount (Full Circle Scholarship) on eligible programs for corps members & alumni
- Contact enroll@northeastern.edu to connect with a dedicated enrollment coach
Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and choose to join TFA
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral
University of Florida, Gainesville College of Medicine
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and choose to join Teach For America
- Contact the Office of Admissions with questions
University of Michigan Medical School
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and choose to join TFA
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Public Health
Health & Medicine
- Two-year deferral for students who are admitted to the program and choose to join TFA