Financial aid is money to help you pay for college. Many people do not have the cash available to pay for tuition and fees, books and supplies. Financial aid includes gift aid, low-interest loans and part-time employment.

Regardless of your situation, it is important to see if you may qualify for financial aid assistance.

Ivy Tech participates in various types of federal and state financial aid programs which provide assistance to many students. Ivy Tech also provides financial assistance to students from its own resources. Students are encouraged to carefully explore all financial aid options at their campus.

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for any form of financial aid . (You may may apply online at the FAFSA web site: www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The school code for Ivy Tech at Anderson, Marion, and Muncie is 009924 .) Financial aid is available for both full- and part-time students, regardless of age, race or sex. To qualify for financial aid all applicable requirements must be met. For federal and state financial aid programs students must:

• Be a regular student enrolled or excepted for enrollment in an eligible program;
• Not be enrolled in secondary school;
• Be a U.S. citizen or national or permanent resident;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in a course of study;
• Not owe a refund to a federal grant or loan program.

Students who have completed the FAFSA and submitted all required documentation will receive an award letter detailing the financial aid programs offered. Any additional documentation required for an award or instructions for receiving payment will be mailed to the student. Procedures for obtaining federal loans vary by campus. The campus financial aid office will instruct you on how to apply for federal Stafford loans. Detailed information on all financial aid programs is available at your campus financial aid office.