Need Based: These scholarships use income of the student and/or their family as the primary criteria to determine eligibility for the award

Merit Based: These scholarships use GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, leadership and involvement to determine eligibility for the award.

Admission-based scholarships: These scholarships use the student’s information on application to determine eligibility. To ensure a chance at these awards it’s vital that student’s apply by NOVEMBER 1 or the school’s priority deadline.

2022 IU Groups Scholar Student Application

STEP 1

Do I qualify for IU Groups?

General Qualifications

Be a resident of the state of Indiana.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (have a green card) by May 15. No exceptions.
Meet the Minimum college preparatory courses. Refer to the "2022 IU Groups Scholar Student Application
Meet the income guideline/eligibility criteria. Refer to the 2022 IU Groups Scholar Student Application
Have a MANDATORY minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
SAT/act test-optional
Recommend that the FAFSA is filled out by November 1. Your income will be verified through the IRS data retrieval tool through the Financial Aid office. A high EFC as determined by the FAFSA reduces the amount of the Groups Grant you receive.

If you have any questions please contact us at groups@indiana.edu

STEP 2

Apply to IU First Through ApplyIU

Before you apply to IU groups, you need to apply to IU through the ApplyIU. If you have any questions please contact us at groups@indiana.edu

NACAC Fee Waiver

If you meet the following requirements, please contact us

Student has received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
Student’s annual family income falls within the income Eligibility Guidelines* set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Student is enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g.,TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
Student’s family receives public assistance.
Student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless.
Student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
Other request from high school principal, high school counselor, financial aid officer, community advisor/leader or other official who can attest to the student's circumstances. Given my knowledge of this student’s family circumstances and after reviewing the eligibility guidelines, I believe that providing the application fee would present a hardship. Explanation:

Groups Scholars Program—IU Application Fee Waiver Request

If you are considering IU Groups, it is recommended that you apply through the ApplyIU wbsite.

Reason for Waiver:

Student is a participant in the 21st Century Scholars Program
Student meets the low-income guideline as outlined in the Federal Guidelines for Free & Reduced Lunch

If you meet the following requirements, please contact us

STEP 3

Assessment - Test Optional

SAT/ACT testing is optional as per IU requirements (Getting Ready to Apply). Decide if you want to take advantage of the test-optional or send your scores in. If you have any questions please contact us at groups@indiana.edu

STEP 4

Link to IU Groups Application

Make sure you have everything IU Groups requires before submitting your application. If you have any questions please contact us at groups@indiana.edu.

Recommenders

Part of the application process to IU Groups is having a recommender. They change every school year. Please contact us

FASFA

21st Century Scholars

INvestED

MASTER List of Scholarships

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