To ensure Ivy Tech receives an electronic copy of your FAFSA, include the Ivy Tech school code: 009917. This code is used for all Ivy Tech locations.
Your First Step to Financial Aid Eligibility
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only way to apply for federal student aid. Ivy Tech uses your FAFSA to evaluate your financial need and determine how much aid (including federal, state, and directly from Ivy Tech) you are eligible to receive. Not only that, filing the FAFSA also opens up other opportunities like the Federal Work-Study Program and Ivy Tech’s Summer-Flex Scholarship.
You are required to file the FAFSA for each year you are in college. Remember to file before the deadline each year to continue to receive financial aid. Even if you aren’t sure if you’ll qualify for aid, we recommend still filing just in case. The FAFSA is completely free to file and you can get help completing your application at events like Ivy Tech’s Tuesdays@TheTech.
Ivy Tech’s School Code: 009917
This code is used for all Ivy Tech locations.
Who Must File
Anyone — of any age or income level — who wishes to be considered for federal financial aid, as well as many state and college aid opportunities, must file the FAFSA each school year.
In addition, all Indiana graduating seniors* are now required to fill out the FAFSA before they graduate.
* With some exceptions for students at certain nonpublic schools and for students who have a parent sign a waiver.
When to File
The 2025–26 FAFSA closes June 30, 2026.
The 2026–27 FAFSA opens October 1, 2025 and closes June 30, 2027. To qualify for full financial aid eligibility, file before April 15, 2026.
View other FAFSA deadlines here.
Need Help Filing Your FAFSA?
Stop by your local Ivy Tech campus any time for one-on-one assistance or join us during a Tuesdays@TheTech event. Each Tuesday, enrollment specialists offer personalized support with the college application and enrollment process, including filling out the FAFSA. Just stop by or visit ivytech.edu/tuesdays to schedule an appointment.
FAFSA Filing Events
Ivy Tech campuses also host special FAFSA Filing events, specifically designed to help guide you through completing the FAFSA! Check the Tuesdays@TheTech page to find out when one is happening near you.
WHAT YOU NEED TO FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA
All students and contributors to the FAFSA (parents and spouses, if applicable) must be authenticated with their own Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). An FSA ID is a username and password that you can use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. You cannot share an FSA ID with another user.
Users who have not previously completed a FAFSA and still need to create an FSA ID should do so as soon as possible by creating an account at studentaid.gov. To obtain an FSA ID, users need a social security number (SSN) or must undergo a knowledge-based, matching quiz to validate their identity.
Once you have created an FSA ID, it becomes your permanent FSA ID for use from year to year. Do not try to create a new one each year — this will cause FAFSA processing errors. Be sure to use a permanent email address on the form, not your high school email so you can use your FAFSA account throughout college.
Create an Account to Get Your FSA ID
When filling out your FAFSA, you will need access to forms of identification such as your Social Security number or Alien Registration number.
You can find the number on your Social Security card. If you don’t have access to it and don’t know where it is, ask your parent or legal guardian or get a new or replacement Social Security card from the Social Security Administration.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, but meet Federal Student Aid’s basic eligibility requirements, you’ll need to supply your Alien Registration number.
To complete your FAFSA, you will need three main pieces of tax and financial information:
1. Your tax return – The FAFSA asks for information about you and your family’s finances, including tax returns. You may be able to automatically retrieve your tax information from the IRS.
FAFSA Aid Year |
Semesters Covered |
Tax Return Needed |
2024-2025 |
Fall 2024 |
2022 |
2025-2026 |
Fall 2025 |
2023 |
2026-2027 |
Fall 2026 |
2024 |
2. Records of your untaxed income – Untaxed income won’t apply to everyone but includes items like child support received, interest income, and veterans' non-education benefits.
3. Records of your current financial assets – On the FAFSA, you will be asked to report the current amounts of items such as savings and checking account balances, as well as the value of any investments you may have. Investments include items such as stocks, bonds, and any real estate that is not the home you are currently living in.
Notice for Dependent Students: At least one parent must be included as a contributor in your application and will need to provide consent and approval to have federal tax information transferred to the FAFSA form. If they do not do so, you won’t be eligible for federal student aid.
Dependent Students
If you are under age 24 or do not meet any of the conditions to be an independent student, you will need to include at least one of your parents’ information as well as your own on your FAFSA. Click here to see the federal definition of dependency status for financial aid purposes.
MORE FAFSA RESOURCES
Special Circumstances Review:
We understand that there may be situations when a student's true financial situation is not fully reflected by the questions on the FAFSA. These students may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a Special Circumstances Review.
Reasons that MAY be considered for a Special Circumstances Review:
- Loss of employment or pay cuts
- Loss of other income
- Death of student's spouse (or dependent student's parent)
- Unusual expenses (such as medical costs)
Reasons that CANNOT be used for a Special Circumstances Review:
- Charitable giving
- Vacation expenses
- Tax bills
- You already qualify for the maximum Pell Grant and loan amounts ("zero EFC")
If you feel you have an extreme situation that may allow for a Special Circumstances Review, contact your campus Financial Aid Office to determine if you should complete the Special Circumstances Review form. The Financial Aid Office will review your situation with you and determine what documentation you need to submit to support your request for this review.
- Complete Special Circumstance Form
- Submit to campus Financial Aid Office
- Supply any additional documentation if necessary
- Monitor Ivy Tech email address for response
Unusual Circumstances Review:
We understand that there may be situations when a student does not meet the federal financial aid requirements to be considered independent on the FAFSA and yet, may not be able to provide parent information. These students may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a Review.
Reasons that MAY be considered for a Review
- Abandonment by parents
- Abusive family environment that threatens your health or safety
- Parents' location is unknown
- Other extreme situations with documentation
Reasons that CANNOT be used for a Review
- Parents refuse to contribute to your education
- Parents are not willing to provide information on the FAFSA or for verification
- Parents do not claim you as a dependent for income tax purposes
- You fully support yourself financially
If you feel you have an extreme situation that may allow for a Review, visit your campus Financial Aid Office to determine if you should complete the Unusual Circumstances Review Form. The Financial Aid Office will review your situation with you and determine what documentation you will need to submit to support your request for a Review.
- Complete Unusual Circumstances Form
- Submit to campus Financial Aid Office
- Supply any additional documentation if necessary
- Monitor Ivy Tech email address for response
Students Without a High School Diploma
If you do not have a high school diploma (or High School Equivalency Diploma) and have not been homeschooled, please be aware of the following:
- Students who were enrolled in a program of study prior to July 1, 2012 will be considered for financial aid.
- Students who enroll in a program of study after July 1, 2012 will not be eligible for financial aid without a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
- If you DO have a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (or you will have one prior to enrolling at Ivy Tech), or you were homeschooled but mistakenly answered "no" to those questions on your FAFSA, you can correct your FAFSA. Go to studentaid.gov/fafsa and select Log In To Edit, or talk with your local Financial Aid Office.
Homeless or Unaccompanied Youth or At Risk of Being Homeless
Have you, at any time within the past few years, been identified (by your high school district homeless liaison or the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) as an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or at risk of being homeless? If so, click here for more information and documentation instructions.
Ward of the Court, Orphan, or Emancipated Minor or Legal Guardianship
If you are a Ward of the Court, an Orphan, an Emancipated Minor, or in a Legal Guardianship, please click here for more information and documentation instructions.
Drug Offenses
Some students who were convicted of a federal or state offense for selling or possessing illegal drugs (offenses that occurred while they were receiving federal student aid) may not be eligible to receive federal student aid for a specific period of time.
Information from your most recent FAFSA will be used to determine your financial aid eligibility for the summer semester. If you have already filed the FAFSA for the current academic year, you do not need to re-file. If you need to add Ivy Tech to your FAFSA, our school code is 009917.
You may need to fill out multiple documents and forms related to financial aid.
- File your FAFSA form at studentaid.gov/fafsa.
- Some forms will be available on your Financial Aid Requirements page on MyIvy if we have requested additional information. Complete financial aid verification by logging in to your MyIvy account and clicking "Verification File Review" under My Ivy Tech.
- Frequently used financial aid forms for the current academic year can be found here.
- How to submit documents to the Financial Aid office
What is Verification?
Verification is the process Ivy Tech uses to confirm that the data reported on a student’s FAFSA is accurate. Ivy Tech can contact students for documentation pertaining to the information reported.
Why Might I Be Selected for Verification?
A student might be selected for financial aid verification if there were discrepancies or mismatched data found with the information provided on the FAFSA. For example, income or tax information does not match what has been reported or a social security number or date of birth are different from what has been filed. We want to assist students in clearing up any discrepancies so that financial aid can be packaged and awarded. If you’ve been selected for FAFSA verification, submit all requested items as quickly as possible, since your file cannot be reviewed or completed until the process has been completed.
If you are selected for verification, don’t assume you’re being accused of doing anything wrong! Some people are selected at random; some schools verify all students' FAFSAs. All you need to do is provide the documentation your school asks for. This may include a request for additional tax information if your household size has changed due to you or your parent marrying or remarrying.
Find Local Financial Aid Contact Info
Don't see a nearby location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Kady Finnerty
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
kfinnerty1@ivytech.edu
765-643-7133 ext 062089
Fax: 765-648-2755
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-934-3954
R11express@ivytech.edu
Batesville Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006
Fax: 812-934-4590
Appointments are available Monday-Friday
Email or call for an appointment
812 -330-6160
bloomington-finaid@ivytech.edu
Bloomington Financial Aid
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday – By appointment only
Columbus Financial Aid
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Virtual Waiting Room to receive a call from Financial Aid
Fax Number: 812-376-7639
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-981-1111, x7498
lakecounty-finaid@ivytech.edu
For work-study info:
lakecounty-workstudy@ivytech.edu
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-256-7491
lakecounty-finaid@ivytech.edu
For work-study info:
lakecounty-workstudy@ivytech.edu
2024-2025 Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
August 23
574-289-7001, ext. 5339
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu
Elkhart Financial Aid Office
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First week of classes in January and August: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
812-429-1429
evansville-finaid@ivytech.edu
Evansville Financial Aid Office
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
260-480-4136
fw-finaid@ivytech.edu
Fort Wayne Financial Aid
3701 Dean Drive, Student Life Center, Room 118
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Fax: 260-480-2054
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-392-3600, ext. 3281
lakecounty-finaid@ivytech.edu
For work-study info:
lakecounty-workstudy@ivytech.edu
Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
317-921-4300, Option 0
HamiltonCounty-FinAid@ivytech.edu
Hamilton County Financial Aid
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Financial Aid Inquiries
Email - HamiltonCounty-FinAid@ivytech.edu,
Call - 317-921-4300, Option 0.
Federal Work Study Inquires
Email - HamiltonCounty-FWS@ivytech.edu
Call - 317-921-4300, Option 0.
Financial Aid Questions for Military & Veterans
HamiltonCounty-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
1-888-489-5463
indy-finaid@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis Financial Aid Office
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Fax: 317-921-4326
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-252-5571
kokomo-finaid@ivytech.edu
Kokomo Financial Aid
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Federal Work Study Inquires
FWS Website: Federal Work Study - Ivy Tech Community College
Email - Kokomo-Workstudy@ivytech.edu
Call - 765-252-5571
Financial Aid Questions for Military & Veterans
Call: 765-252-5485
Email: Kokomo-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu
Logansport Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Dr
Logansport, IN 46947
In-person Services Wednesdays 8:30am-4:30pm, Virtual Services Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
765-252-5571
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (phone/virtual service)
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (on campus)
574-267-5428
warsaw-finaid@ivytech.edu
Kosciusko County (Warsaw) Financial Aid
2545 Silveus Crossing Room 209
Warsaw, IN 46582
Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5200
lafayette-finaid@ivytech.edu
Lafayette Financial Aid
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1233
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Financial Aid department.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Friday
812-537-4010 ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu
Lawrenceburg Financial Aid
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Fax: 812-537-0993
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-252-5571
Logansport-finaid@ivytech.edu
Logansport Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947
In-person Services Wednesdays 8:30am-4:30pm, Virtual Services Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
765-252-5571
Monday & Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-265-2580, ext. 4100
madison-finaid@ivytech.edu
Madison Financial Aid
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Financial Aid Team
Julie Wade, Director of Financial Aid
jwade86@ivytech.edu
812-265-2580, ext. 4148
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-651-3100, ext. 3416
marion-finaid@ivytech.edu
Marion Financial Aid Office
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Fax
765-651-3110
Zoom Video Call
Email marion-finaid@ivytech.edu to schedule.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-879-9137
valpo-finaid@ivytech.edu
Michigan City Financial Aid
3714 Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Fax: 219-464-9751
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-289-2291, ext. 1230
muncie-finaid@ivytech.edu
Muncie Financial Aid
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305
Fax: 765-282-2414
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-289-2291, ext. 1230
muncie-finaid@ivytech.edu
New Castle Financial Aid
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362
Fax: 765-282-2414
Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-966-2656, ext. 1219
richmond-finaid@ivytech.edu
Richmond Financial Aid
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1219 to schedule an appointment.
Fax: 765-962-5054
Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
765-932-7191
mroller1@ivytech.edu
Rushville Financial Aid
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Virtual meetings or appointments by request. Call 765-932-7191.
Fax: 765-932-5263
Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
812-246-3301, ext. 4504
sellersburg-finaid@ivytech.edu
Sellersburg Financial Aid
8204 Highway 311, Pfau Hall, A2
Sellersburg, IN 47172
2024-2025 Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
574-289-7001
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu
South Bend Financial Aid Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
To meet with a financial aid representative please use the link below:
Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2293
th-finaid@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute Financial Aid Office
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-476-1001
valpo-finaid@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso Financial Aid
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Fax: 219-464-9751