Indiana

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Grants and Scholarships:

Indiana State Gov’s Manual on programs

General Requirements:

• Most programs require students to: Be an Indiana resident, complete the FAFSA, complete Indiana’s ScholarTrack application

The Frank O’Bannon Grant Program

• This is a need-based grant available to Indiana residents who have graduated high school, or who have received their GED, and are planning to attend a participating state college or university. (All Match List schools in IN are participating) Applicants must be planning to enroll as a full-time student in a course of study leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Award Amount: The dollar value of the grant varies (see here), and is determined by the number of annual applicants and the availability of state funds.
• Requirements:
  • Must be an Indiana resident by December 31st the year prior to applying for aid (i.e. December 31, 2015 for the 2016-2017 school year)
  • Must remain a resident throughout academic year
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
  • Must attend, or plan to attend, an eligible postsecondary institution
  • Must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a course of study leading to an associates or first bachelor's degree, or a certificate at select institutions
  • Must be a full-time student, or plan to enroll as a full-time student
  • Must abide by credit completion requirements each academic year to renew maximum award
  • In some cases, degree-seeking students may use the Frank O'Bannon grant during the summer while enrolled part-time. Refer to the specific guidelines for using the Frank O'Bannon grant during summer terms.
  • Must file the FAFSA by April 15th prior to the academic year of intended enrollment

William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

• This program is for minority students interested in pursuing a degree in a teaching field. Students must be willing to teach in Indiana for at least 3 years post-graduation to accept this award.
• Award Amount: up to $4,000 towards the cost of attendance
• Requirements:
  • be a minority student (using state definitions of black or Hispanic)
  • be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • be admitted or already attending an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student
  • pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student, upon graduation, to teach in an accredited school in Indiana
  • agree in writing to apply for a teaching position at an accredited school in Indiana following that student's certification as a teacher and, if hired, to teach for at least three years
  • be a full-time student, or plan to enroll as a full-time student
  • be a first-time undergraduate student
  • maintain the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the institution’s school of education
  • meet any other minimum criteria established by the Commission

EARN Indiana

• This program is not so much a grant for college, as it is a work study program. Eligible students will be given paid internships with participating local businesses. While students receive hands-on career training, they will be given a salary that can be used to help pay their college tuition. (NOTE: For students CURRENTLY ENROLLED, see below)
• Award Amount: Varies depending on employment provided
• Requirements:
  • Be an Indiana resident
  • Be enrolled full-time at an eligible Indiana college or university as a dependent or independent student with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of no more than $24,808*
  • Be enrolled part-time at an eligible Indiana college or university as an independent student with an Expected Family Contribution of no more than $1,500*
  • Not have a bachelor's degree prior to the term in which the student plans to work
  • *Dependency status and EFC are based on the student’s 2016 – 2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

COV - Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans

• Provides tuition assistance to the dependent children and spouses of disabled/Deceased veterans, and to the children and spouses of National Guard personnel and public safety officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Eligibility for the program is determined by financial need.
• Award Amount: The grant pays up to 100% of the cost of tuition, less any other financial aid received, at an approved state college or university.
• Requirements:
  • Must be an Indiana Resident
  • Must have a biological/adoptive parent or spouse who is a disabled/deceased veteran (see manual for full criteria)
  • Must have completed FAFSA prior to end of term
  • Must complete ScholarTrack application

Information for Undocumented and DACA Students

Indiana Policy

• Currently, undocumented students are prohibited from receiving in-state tuition, but there is current legislation being considered to amend that.

Other Resources:

Midwest Student Exchange Program

• Public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate for specific programs; private institutions offer a 10% reduction on their tuition rates. You must be enrolling as a non-resident student at a participating MSEP campus to receive the discount. All enrollment decisions are made at the discretion of the receiving campus and the campus may exercise its right to limit participation or set specific admission requirements for MSEP.
• States:
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Wisconsin