Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Income Guidelines
* Preference will be given to first-generation students or children of Groups Alumni.
FAFSA
It is strongly preferred that the FAFSA is submitted by November 1, 2016.
New this year: students can file the FAFSA beginning October 1, 2016
Students and parents will use 2015 tax information to complete the FAFSA
College Goal Sunday dates (help for filing the FAFSA): Nov. 13th and Feb. 12th
Academic Guidelines
Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Core 40 Curriculum
Additionally:
7 semesters of math (including 1 semester of Calculus, Pre- Calculus, or Trigonometry)
4 semesters of world languages
3 or more semesters of additional college prep courses
3 academic courses (minimum) during 2nd semester of senior year
Mid-year graduation is not recommended
· Take the SAT or ACT by the following dates:
SAT—October 1, 2016
ACT—September 10, 2016
Scores must be submitted to IU directly from the testing agency (College Board, ACT) by Nov. 1st.
Resident and Citizenship Guidelines
Students (and at least one parent or legal guardian) must be a resident of the state of Indiana.
Students must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident (have a “Green Card”) by June 1st.
Students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for the Groups Scholars Program because they do not qualify for funding from the federal government.