The Guide to Higher Education in Indiana Distributed by State Representative Ryan Dvorak Toll-Free: 1-800-382-9842 | www.in.gov/H8 www.facebook.com/inhousedems @inhsedems @inhousedemocrats This booklet is intended only as a starting point. Contents Contact the institutions for application deadlines and more information. All costs are subject to change. 3 Agencies and Sources consulted include: Resources 1. Indiana Commission for Higher Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 464-4400 www.in.gov/che 2. Division of Student Financial Aid W462 Indiana Government Center South 4 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Scholarships (888) 528-4719 and Financial Aid www.in.gov/sfa 3. Learn More Indiana 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-4254 (317) 464-4400 www.learnmoreindiana.org 4. Indiana Department of Education 115 West Washington Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204 7 (317) 232-6610 Colleges www.doe.in.gov and Universities 5. U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202 1-800-USA-LEARN www.ed.gov 6. U.S. Census Bureau 18 www.census.gov Occupational and 7. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Proprietary Colleges (202) 691-5200 www.bls.gov Written and compiled by the Indiana House of Representatives Office of Publications – Democratic Caucus For additional copies or to provide updated information about your institution, contact: 1-800-382-9842. UPDATED JUNE 2020 Agencies and Resources The Indiana Commission for Higher Education Created in 1971 by an act of the General Assembly and signed into law by then-Governor Edgar Whitcomb, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now in its fourth decade of service to the State of Indiana. The Commission is a 14-member public body created to define the educational missions of public colleges and universities; plan and coordinate Indiana’s state-supported system of post-high school education, taking into account the plans and interests of independent colleges and universities; review both operating budget and capital budget appropriation requests from public institutions; approve or disapprove for public institutions the establishment of any new branches, campuses, extension centers, colleges or schools; approve or disapprove for public institutions the offering of any additional associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree or certificate program of two semesters or more in duration; review all programs of public institutions and make recommendations to the governing board of the institution, the Governor, and the General Assembly concerning the funding and the disposition of these programs; and, distribute student financial aid from state aid programs. To learn more about the Commission or about attending college in Indiana, visit in.gov/che and www.learnmoreindiana.org . Finish Your Degree Enacted by the 2015 Indiana General Assembly, You Can. Go Back. is a statewide campaign that aims to help the 750,000+ Hoosier adults with some college but no degree finish what they started. With $7.5 million in state grants available for adult students, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) is reaching out to Hoosiers directly and connecting them with Indiana colleges that are committed to eliminating barriers for returning adults. Many colleges are offering special pro grams and incentives—including flexible class schedules and online courses, college credit for work and military experience, grade- and debt-forgiveness programs—as well as scholarships, tuition discounts and $1,000 in state grants on a first-come, first-serve basis for qualifying students. For more information, visit www.youcangoback.org . Indiana College Network The Indiana College Network (ICN) is a partnership of Indiana’s colleges and universities working together to provide higher education to Indiana citizens wherever they live and work. Through its website, ICN provides information about distance learning opportunities available in Indiana. The partner institutions’ distance education degree and certificate programs consist of actual college classes that are equivalent to on-campus courses. To learn more about ICN, call the ICN Student Services Center at 1-800-426-8899, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.icn.org. 3 Scholarships and Financial Aid State Financial Aid Information 21st Century Scholars Program Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university. Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug- and alcohol-free, and completing college- preparation activities. Scholars are provided resources and assistance to help them prepare for college and pay for expenses not covered by their scholarship. For more information on this program, visit www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars or contact the Division of Student Financial Aid at 1-888-528-4719. Indiana Frank O’Bannon Grant EARN Indiana This grant provides Indiana residents with need-based grants for tuition The Employment Aid Readiness and mandatory fees for students planning to attend eligible public, Network Indiana is a state private, and proprietary postsecondary institutions. Applicants must work-study program that offers students with financial need be a high school graduate, plan to attend an eligible postsecondary access to paid internships. institution, plan to enroll in a course of study that lead to an associate Full- or part-time students from or bachelor’s degree, plan to enroll as a full-time student, and must Indiana who meet Expected abide by credit completion requirements each academic year to renew Family Contribution thresholds maximum reward. Applicants also must file a Free Application for are eligible for the program. EARN Indiana works with Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, contact the Indiana INTERNnet to match Division of Student Financial Aid at 1-888-528-4719. students and employers to maximize each student's Minority Teacher Scholarship academic success and career This scholarship is designed to address the critical shortage of achievement. To learn more African- American and Hispanic teachers in Indiana. Applicants must about EARN Indiana, visit indianaintern.net/earn_info be African-American or Hispanic. Applicants must be admitted to or or contact the Division of already attend an eligible Indiana college or university as a full-time Student Financial Aid at student; be a first-time undergraduate student; maintain the cumula tive 1-888-528-4719. GPA required for admission to the institution’s school of education; pursue a course of study that would enable them to teach in an accredited Indiana elementary or secondary school; agree in writing to apply to such school and, if hired, teach for at least 3 years; and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To apply, applicants must submit the William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship Application through ScholarTrack at scholartrack.che.in.gov. For more information, contact the Division of Student Financial Aid at 1-888-528-4719. 4 Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship This scholarship is an educational benefit for students who graduate from a publicly-supported high school at least one year early. The scholarship pays $4,000 to be applied first to any remaining unpaid tuition and fees and can be used at any eligible Indiana college. This is a one-time benefit and may not be renewed or used for remedial course work. Applicants must be an Indiana resident, have attended a publicly-supported high school for at least 2 semesters as a full-time student, been awarded a minimum of a Core 40 high school diploma by the end of 11th grade, and enroll as a full-time student at an eligible institution no later than the fall semester of the same year. To apply, applicants must submit the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship Application through ScholarTrack at schol artrack.che.in.gov and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information , contact the Division of Student Financial Aid at 1-888-528-4719. TFhee Ud.Se. Dreapalrt mFenitn ofa Ednuccatioan lo ffAers isdtud eIntn finfaoncriaml assaisttanicoe tn hrough Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Consolidation Loans, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Work-Study and Perkins Loans. To be eligible for aid, students must demonstrate financial need, have a high school diploma or GED, plan to enroll as a regular student in an eligible program, be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen, have a valid Social Security number, make satisfactory academic progress, and sign a statement of educational purpose and a certification statement on overpayment and default. Students interested in receiving financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10 (please allow 5-7 business days for processing) of the academic year the applicant plans to enroll. Forms are available through high school guidance offices, college financial aid offices or by contacting the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-USA-LEARN. To complete the form online, visit fafsa.ed.gov. THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID INFORMATION CENTER can answer your student aid questions and offer help filling out the FAFSA. Contact the FSAIC at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Grant: Financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund). Loan: Borrowed money which must be repaid with interest. Work-Study: A federal student aid program that provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school to help pay your education expenses. Federal Pell Grants Federal Pell Grants are given to students depending on financial need, cost of attendance, full-time or part-time status, and more. The maximum award is $5,815 for 2016-2017 and the maximum award changes yearly.