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About the Program
In partnership with the State of Indiana, Ivy Tech is offering state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs.* The Achieve Your Degree (AYD) program offers the flexibility to pursue educational opportunities in more than 70 degree programs.
On-site application assistance and academic advising are provided by Ivy Tech faculty and staff to accommodate state employees’ busy work schedules and to ensure appropriate course schedules. Ivy Tech will also provide individualized advising, financial aid, and tutoring to foster employee success.
Made with You In Mind
- Financial barriers are removed for students wishing to further their education through the tuition deferral and financial aid process.
- Uniquely designed Career Certificates, which are embedded within Technical Certificates and Associate degrees, as well as our Transfer programs provide professional and career pathways within companies at a reduced cost to the employer.
- Opportunities for transfer to four-year institutions via Transfer as a Junior programs are a more cost-effective use of limited company tuition benefit dollars and can replace internal professional development training.
- Employers and community institutions can develop higher skilled employees from within which reduces turnover, fosters company loyalty, and increases the community value of this program.
- Employees developed through the Achieve Your Degree program become more involved in the surrounding community and are more loyal to your organization.
Achieve Your Degree is a smart way for working adults to learn new skills and earn a certificate or associate degree from Ivy Tech with no tuition costs.* Ivy Tech staff will come to your workplace to help you through every step of the process.
State Personnel Department employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for this program:
- Employed full-time continuously with the state for at least 12 months prior to their Education Reimbursement Application submission; and
- No disciplinary action has been taken within one year prior to the end of the course.
*Additional fees like exams or textbooks may not be covered. Please refer to your tuition assistance policy to learn more.
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- See if your agency or department is part of the Achieve Your Degree program. You can do this by asking your internal HR department or checking the list of participating agencies on this page.
- Complete the State of Indiana agency-specific application. Employees seeking education reimbursement must submit the following information on the forms prescribed at least 30 calendar days prior to the end of the course:
- An Education Reimbursement Application with employee information, course start date/anticipated end date, intended certificate, degree, or trade path, and explanation of the benefit of the coursework; and
- The course description(s) from the institution.
- Apply for the Ivy Tech Achieve Your Degree program. Apply for the AYD program online at: apply.ivytech.edu/ayd/stateemployee. Then complete the AYD consent form that will be emailed to the employee through the Ivy Tech email. Please note: Applicants will be provided with an Ivy Tech email address after completing the application. Finally, upload the Approval Document INSPD provides to the AYD application.
- Create your Ivy Tech login to sign your Deferred Tuition Request form. The link to complete this electronically will be in your Ivy Tech email. You can use this emailed link to sign the consent form and upload your approved application for tuition assistance.
- Register for classes. Once you've been enrolled in the Achieve Your Degree program, it's time to register for classes. Learn How to Register for Classes
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Below is a list of participating State of Indiana executive-level departments and agencies that currently qualify for the Achieve Your Degree program.
If you do not see your agency or department on this list, but believe you should qualify, please speak with your HR team to confirm.
AGO - Adjutant General's Office ILRC - Lobby Registration Commission ATC - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Indiana Career Council Attorney General Indiana-Michigan Boundary Line Commission Auditor INDOT - Department of Transportation BMV - Bureau of Motor Vehicles INPRS - Public Retirement System BOAH - Board of Animal Health IOT - Office of Technology Board for Depositories IPAC - Prosecuting Attorneys Council Bond Bank IPAS - Protection and Advocacy Services Commission CCT - Secretary of Career Connections and Talent IPDC - Public Defender Council Center for Education and Career Innovation IPSC - Integrated Public Safety Commission Chamber of Commerce ISBVI - School for the Blind and Visually Impaired CHE - Commission for Higher Education ISCBA - Stadium and Convention Building Authority CJI - Criminal Justice Institute ISDA - Department of Agriculture Commission on Public Records ISDT - State Department of Toxicology Court of Appeals ISM - State Museums and Historical Sites DCS - Department of Child Services ISP - State Police DFI - Department of Financial Institutions IURC - Utility Regulatory Commission DHS - Department of Homeland Security IVH - Veteran's Home DLGF - Department of Local Government Finance IWMC - War Memorials Commission DNR - Department of Natural Resources Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program DOE - Department of Education Legislative Services Agency DOH - Department of Health MPH - Management Performance Hub DOL - Department of Labor National Guard DOR - Department of Revenue OALP - Office of Administrative Law Proceedings DUAB - Distressed Unit Appeal Board OEA - Office of Environmental Adjudication DVA - Department of Veterans Affairs OED - Office of Energy Development DWD - Department of Workforce Development OFBCI - Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Economic Development Corporation Office of Defense Development FSSA - Family and Social Services Administration Office of Judicial Administration GCPD - Governor's Council for People with Disabilities OMB - Office of Management and Budget General Assembly OSBI - Office of State-Based Initiatives Governor OUCC - Office of Utility Consumer Counselor GWC - Governor's Workforce Cabinet PAC - Public Access Counselor Historical Bureau PDC - Public Defender Commission Hoosier Lottery POI - Ports of Indiana HRC - Horse Racing Commission Professional Licensing Agency Human Resources Investment Council Public Defender IAC - Indiana Arts Commission RDA - Regional Development Authority IARA - Archives and Records Administration SBA - Budget Agency IBTR - Board of Tax Review SBOA - State Board of Accounts ICRC - Civil Rights Commission SBOE - State Board of Education ICSB - Charter School Board School for the Deaf IDCC - Destination Development Corporation SEAC - State Employees Appeals Commission IDEM - Department of Environmental Management Secretary of Commerce IDOA - Department of Administration Secretary of State IDOC - Department of Correction SPD - State Personnel Department IDOI - Department of Insurance State Library IEDC - Economic Development Corporation Statewide 911 Board IEERB - Education Employment Relations Board Supreme Court IESA - Education Savings Authority Tax Court IFA - Finance Authority Treasurer IG - Office of Inspector General WCB - Worker's Compensation Board IGC - Gaming Commission White River State Park Commission IHCDA - Housing and Community Development Authority Works Council ILEA - Law Enforcement Academy
Find Local Achieve Your Degree Contact Info
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New Student Contact
Office of Admission
BL-Info@ivytech.edu
812-330-6013
Current Student Contact
Academic Advising
BL-AdvisingCenter@ivytech.edu
812-330-6013
Employer Contact
Adam Gross
agross52@ivytech.edu
812-330-6004
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Director, Career Development and Employer Engagement
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator
Jessica A. Farrell, M.S.
jfarrell29@ivytech.edu
Contact
Joseph Binkley, MA
Director of Employer Education Services & ASAP
812-492-0337
jbinkley10@ivytech.edu
Director, Career Development and Employer Engagement
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator
Jessica A. Farrell, M.S.
jfarrell29@ivytech.edu
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Please contact Achieve Your Degree at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Lisa Beasley
Talent Connections Manager of Ivy+ Career Link
AYD County Coordinator
Office: 317.921.4863
Katrina Jones, Director of Employer-Sponsored Students: katjones@ivytech.edu
Joshua Obermeyer, AYD Enrollment Specialist: jobermeyer3@ivytech.edu
Set an appointment with us: https://link.ivytech.edu/AYD-Meeting
Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Achieve Your Degree department.
Employer Consultant, Career Coaching and Employer Connections (CCEC)
Courtney Althoff
cgullion1@ivytech.edu
812-265-2580, ext. 4128
Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Jennifer Gasiorek
jgasiorek@ivytech.edu
Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Jennifer Gasiorek
jgasiorek@ivytech.edu
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator, Talent Connection Manager
Libby Wiggers
ewiggers@ivytech.edu
812-429-1417
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
If you're a student interested in earning your credential at Ivy Tech through your employer's Achieve Your Degree partnership, contact:
Kim Grayless | 812-298-2285 | kgrayless2@ivytech.edu
If you're a company interested in creating an Achieve Your Degree partnership with Ivy Tech to help your employees skill up through tuition assistance, contact:
Brooks David Weszely | 812-298-2304 | bweszely@ivytech.edu
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Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Questions About The Program?
If you have questions about your eligibility or what it looks like to be an Ivy Tech student as part of the Achieve Your Degree Program, reach out to the Achieve Your Degree team at the location nearest to your employer.