It is important when seeking financial aid that you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is your key to financial aid such as grants and scholarships that do not have to be paid back. The FAFSA provides a FAFSA4caster tool to estimate your eligibility for federal student aid on their website. Grants are the best type of gift-aid, as they are awards that do not have to be paid back. Below is a list of top grants available at Ivy Tech Community College. To explore all grants and available financial aid opportunities at your local campus, contact your local financial aid office.
Federal Pell Grant
Description: Federal need-based grant. Beginning with aid year 2017/2018, an eligible student may receive up to 150 percent of their scheduled annual Federal Pell Grant award in a single award year per the US Department of Education Appropriation Act of 2017.
Eligibility: US citizen, high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or demonstrated Ability to Benefit, enrolled in an aid eligible program of study, all financial aid requirements must be completed, student must have remaining Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used. A student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the semester when the additional Pell Grant funds (any amount above 100 percent of their scheduled award amount) are disbursed.
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Helpful Tools: Calculate your estimated Pell grant award
Year-Round Pell Grant FAQ: Learn more about the Year-Round Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Description: Federal need-based grant. Award amounts are based on your enrollment for each semester. You may be awarded the full-time amount originally. However, the actual amount posted to your account will reflect your actual enrollment for the semester.
Eligibility: Students with a 0 EFC on their FAFSA and who meet all other federal aid eligibility requirements will be considered for this award. However, due to limited funds, not all students who meet these requirements will be awarded SEOG funds. The SEOG funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Frank O'Bannon Grant
Description: State grant based on financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
Eligibility: Indiana resident; enrolled in 12 or more credit hours; degree-seeking student; US Citizen or eligible non-citizen, high school graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma; Fall and/or spring semesters (limited availability for summer semesters).
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by federal processor by April 15
Contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, 888.528.4719, awards@che.in.gov
21st Century Scholarship
Description: State scholarship for income-eligible students
Eligibility: Indiana resident; enrolled in 12 or more credit hours; degree-seeking student; US Citizen or eligible non-citizen; high school graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma; Fall and/or spring semesters (limited availability for summer semesters).
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by federal processor by April 15
Contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, 888.528.4719, awards@che.in.gov
Visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/students/college/ for more information and resources for the 21st Century Scholars program.
Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant
Description: State grant for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard
Eligibility: Certified by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana National Guard
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, 888.528.4719, awards@che.in.gov
Ivy Tech Grant
Description: College-funded, need-based fee remission
Eligibility: Campus-specific criteria
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact: Local Ivy Tech Community College Financial Aid Office
Child of Veteran and Public Safety Officer Supplemental Grant Program
Description: State non-need-based fee remission
Eligibility: Certain graduates of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home; children of Purple Heart recipient or wounded veteran; children of deceased or disabled veteran; children of POW/MIA from Vietnam War; child or spouse of a police officer, firefighter or EMT killed in the line of duty; child or spouse of an Indiana state police trooper permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty
Application: Application for CVO Fee Remission Program , Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, 302 West Washington Street, Room E-120, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.232.3910, http://www.in.gov/veteran/
Adult Student Grant
Description: State need-based grant
Eligibility: Indiana resident; enrolled in 6 or more credit hours; degree or certificate seeking student
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, 888.528.4719, awards@che.in.gov
TEACH Grant
Ivy Tech Community College does not participate in the TEACH grant program.
Proteus, Inc. / Department of Labor Grant
Description: Grant from the Department of Labor that assists those who have done seasonal and migrant farm work within the last 2 years. This grant can assist students with tuition, books, tools, and a weekly stipend for time spent in the classroom.
Eligibility: Students who have done seasonal and migrant farm work in the last 2 years and those planning on obtaining a two-year degree or certification
Contact: South Bend, IN - 574-855-5326 or email jesusar@proteusinc.net; Kokomo, IN - 765-455-4270 or email anikah@proteusinc.net or jeaniem@proteusinc.net; Vincennes, IN - 812-882-0092 or email debrat@proteusinc.net; Columbus, IN - 812-314-8584 or email melyndap@proteusinc.net
Workforce Ready Grant
Description: State grant for students pursuing qualified certificate programs.
Eligibility: Indiana resident; enrolled in a qualified certificate program, enrolled in 6 or more credit hours (if independent) or 12 or more credit hours (if dependent); covers tuition and fee charges remaining after other financial aid is applied; high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree; US Citizen or eligible non-citizen; Fall and/or spring semesters (limited availability for summer semesters).
Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (no filing deadline)
Contact: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206, 888.528.4719, awards@che.in.gov
