What is a Grant?

Grants are funds given to the Foundation or College for specific, designated purposes, and usually include a contract for services, a specific time frame for completion, and reporting of results back to the funder. Some of these grants are given to the College (typically from local, state, and federal government agencies), while others are directed to the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (typically from education funders, nationwide foundations, community foundations, private and family foundations, and corporate foundations).

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.

Grant Opportunities

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)

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

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.

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

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/

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

Ivy Tech Community College does not participate in the TEACH grant program.

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

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

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.

Find Local Financial Aid Contact Info

Don't see a nearby Financial Aid location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.

askanderson@ivytech.edu

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-finaid@ivytech.edu

Columbus Financial Aid
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Richmond.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

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

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600 x 3212
lakecounty-finaid@ivytech.edu

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.

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
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu

Elkhart Financial Aid Office
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours: Effective January 2024:
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

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-981-4417
lakecounty-finaid@ivytech.edu

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

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

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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

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

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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

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

Logansport-finaid@ivytech.edu

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.

888-489-5463

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

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

Logansport-finaid@ivytech.edu

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, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

765-651-3100, ext. 3304
marion-finaid@ivytech.edu

Marion Financial Aid Office
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

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

765-599-2613, ext 4026
pburris4@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 Columbus.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

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

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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

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Financial Aid at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

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.

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

574-289-7001
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu

South Bend Financial Aid Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

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To meet with a financial aid representative please use the link below:

https://ivytech.zoom.us/my/sbefinancialaid

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

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

Warsaw Financial Aid
2545 Silveus Crossing Room 209
Warsaw, IN 46582