State
Grants - The State Student
Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) provides
funds to Indiana residents who attend an eligible
Indiana institution. To be eligible for funds from
the State of Indiana (Indiana residents only), the
FAFSA
must be received by the central processing system
by March 10th and comply with the request
for additional information within the appropriate
timeframe indicted by
SSACI. The commission
determines the amount of the student's award based
on the family contribution and the cost of
attendance. Funds provided by the State of Indiana
are limited to tuition and fee costs incurred at
the institution.
Frank O'Bannon
Higher Education Award (HEA) - is
awarded to full-time students who demonstrate
financial need and attend an eligible institution
within the State of Indiana.
Frank O'Bannon
Freedom of Choice Award (FOC) - is
awarded to full-time students who demonstrate
financial need and attend an eligible private
institution within the State of Indiana.
21st Century Scholar
Award - is awarded to full-time students
who enrolled in the program in 7th or 8th grade by
signing the good citizenship pledge, and attend an eligible
institution within the State of Indiana.
Part-time
State Grant Program - is awarded to
students enrolled in 6-11 hours and demonstrate
financial need. Funds are limited based on
allocations provided by
SSACI.
Nursing
Scholarship Fund Program
- These need-based scholarships are awarded to
qualified individuals pursuing a career in
nursing. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.0 and agree to work as a nurse in
the State of Indiana for at least two years
after graduation from college. Application forms
are printed from the state website and returned
to the Office of Financial Aid. The application
deadline is May 1.
Minority
Teacher and Special Education Scholarships
- These scholarships are available to full-time
minority students majoring in education or
students seeking a Special Education teaching
certification. Applicants must have a cumulative
GPA of at least 2.0 and agree to teach full time
in Indiana for three out of five years after
graduation from college. Application forms are
printed from the state website and returned to
the Office of Financial Aid.