If you receive financial aid, you must maintain standards of progress. That means that you must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion of your program within a specific time period, based on the number of hours you take each semester. More detailed information is available in the Student Handbook.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and mail it or complete it online after January 1 of each year. If you would like to be considered for state assistance, be sure to have your complete FAFSA postmarked before March 1 of each year. This is the priority deadline for the Indiana Higher Education Grant.

If you are asked to provide information and documents, do so as quickly as possible. If you are eligible to receive financial aid, you will be e-mailed an Ivy Tech Financial Aid Notification Letter.

How much financial aid can I receive?

This is generally based on need. Financial need is the difference between your college expense and the amount of money you and, in some cases, your family are expected to contribute. Often you will be offered financial aid from more than one source. It may be a combination of gift dollars, a loan or a part-time job.

How does financial aid pay for college?

When you register at Ivy Tech Community College, financial aid may pay for all or a portion of your class fees, books and supplies. If there are dollars left over from the total amount of your financial aid, you will receive the money approximately seven weeks into the semester.

How do I qualify?

Students must:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be accepted for admission to the College in an eligible program
• Submit requested documentation to verify the data provided on the FAFSA
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Sign educational purpose statements and register with Selective Service if required to do so
• Not be in default in a student loan or owe a refund on any grant or loan

The Financial Aid staff is available for walk-ins on Mondays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and on Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To contact the Financial Aid office, call (812) 429-1429, 888-IVY-LINE or e-mail Financial Aid

Please note: When contacting the Financial Aid office for information via e-mail, please include your phone number and student ID number to help our staff expedite your questions.

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