What Are Grants?

Grants are a type of financial aid that help you pay for college. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back, making them one of the best options for funding your education. Grants are typically awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, or specific eligibility criteria, and they are funded by federal and state governments, colleges, or other organizations. 

Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your first step toward receiving grants. The FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional grants, as well as other types of financial aid and it also includes tools like the Federal Student Aid Estimator to estimate your potential federal aid eligibility. Below, you'll find an overview of some of the top grant opportunities available to Ivy Tech students. For more information or to explore additional options, contact your local financial aid office.

Grant Opportunities

Description: The largest federal grant program, designed to help low-income students. Unlike loans, Pell Grants don’t need to be repaid (except in rare cases).

Eligibility: Undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who haven’t earned a bachelor's or graduate degree. Confined or incarcerated students may qualify depending on location and academic program.

Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

Description: A federal need-based grant. Award amounts depend on your enrollment each semester.

Eligibility: Students with a -1500 SAI on their FAFSA who meet all federal aid requirements. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Description: A state grant based on financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Eligibility: Indiana residents enrolled in 12+ credit hours, seeking a degree, and meeting state-specific criteria. Available for fall and spring (limited summer availability).

Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Must submit 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

Description: A state scholarship for income-eligible Indiana students.

Eligibility: Indiana residents enrolled in 12+ credit hours, degree-seeking, and meeting specific criteria. Available for fall and spring (limited summer availability).

Application: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Must submit 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

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Description: A state grant for eligible Indiana National Guard members.

Eligibility: Certification from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the 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

Description: A state fee remission program.

Eligibility: For children or spouses of certain veterans, public safety officers, or Purple Heart recipients.

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/

Description: A state grant for Indiana residents seeking a degree or certificate.

Eligibility: Enrolled in 6+ credit hours, Indiana resident.

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 Community College does not participate in the TEACH grant program.

Description: A grant for students who have done seasonal or migrant farm work in the last 2 years. Helps cover tuition, books, tools, and more.

Eligibility: Seasonal or migrant farmworkers pursuing 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

  • Description: A state-funded grant that covers tuition and fees for students pursuing eligible certificate programs.
  • Eligibility:
    • Indiana resident
    • Enrolled in a qualified certificate program
    • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (if independent) or 12 credit hours (if dependent)
    • High school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree
    • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    • Covers tuition and fees after other financial aid is applied
    • Available for fall and spring semesters (limited availability in summer)

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

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Grant Alternatives

Students that filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and did not qualify for Federal Grants may still qualify for other types of financial assistance.

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askanderson@ivytech.edu

Kady Finnerty
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
kfinnerty1@ivytech.edu
765-643-7133 ext 062089

Fax: 765-648-2755

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
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812-934-3954
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Batesville Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

Fax: 812-934-4590

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812 -330-6160
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Bloomington Financial Aid
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Columbus Financial Aid
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

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Fax Number: 812-376-7639

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
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219-981-1111, x7498
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219-256-7491
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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.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
August 10
August 17
December 7
March 15

574-289-7001, ext. 5339
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Elkhart Financial Aid Office
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

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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
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Evansville Financial Aid Office
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

260-480-4136
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Fort Wayne Financial Aid
3701 Dean Drive, Student Life Center, Room 118
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Fax: 260-480-2054

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219-392-3600, ext. 3281
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317-921-4300, Option 0
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Hamilton County Financial Aid
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

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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

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1-888-489-5463
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Indianapolis Financial Aid Office
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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Fax: 317-921-4326

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765-252-5571
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Kokomo Financial Aid
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

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

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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (phone/virtual service)
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574-267-5428
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Kosciusko County (Warsaw) Financial Aid
2545 Silveus Crossing Room 209
Warsaw, IN 46582

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Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5200
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Lafayette Financial Aid
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1233
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Lawrence Financial Aid Office
9301 East 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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812-537-4010 ext. 5305
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Lawrenceburg Financial Aid
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Fax: 812-537-0993

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765-252-5571
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Logansport Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947

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812-265-2580, ext. 4100
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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

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765-651-3100, ext. 3416
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Marion Financial Aid Office
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

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765-651-3110

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219-879-9137
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Michigan City Financial Aid
3714 Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

Fax: 219-464-9751

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765-289-2291, ext. 1230
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Muncie Financial Aid
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305

Fax: 765-282-2414

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765-289-2291, ext. 1230
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New Castle Financial Aid
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Fax: 765-282-2414

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-966-2656, ext. 1219
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Richmond Financial Aid
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

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Fax: 765-962-5054

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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

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812-246-3301, ext. 4504
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Sellersburg Financial Aid
8204 Highway 311, Pfau Hall, A2
Sellersburg, IN 47172

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2024-2025 Office Hours

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Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
December 7
March 15

574-289-7001
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South Bend Financial Aid Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

812-298-2293
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Terre Haute Financial Aid Office
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Virtual On-Demand Service:
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Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-476-1001
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Valparaiso Financial Aid
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Fax: 219-464-9751

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