Indiana 21st Century Scholar Award
Type of Aid: Grant for students that qualified and initially pledged to the program in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Learn how to qualify and apply.
Source of Funds: State of Indiana. Administered by the Division of Student Financial Aid (SFA), formerly known as the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI).
Eligibility Criteria: Indiana resident, full-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and minimum GPA requirements. This grant is available to students seeking their first Bachelor’s degree.
Application Form(s) Required: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Application Procedures: File FAFSA/Renewal
Application Deadline: The deadline for the federal processor to receive the FAFSA is March 10. SFA deadline to clear outstanding information requests, or edits, is May 15.
Amount of Award: Up to tuition minus other fee-dedicated aid (i.e. SSACI Higher Education Grant, Staff Dependent Fee Remission, etc.) The scholarship pays to a maximum of 15 hours per term at hourly rate schools and does not cover special or differential fees.
Period of Eligibility: Maximum of eight semesters. This grant is not available for use in summer sessions.
Appeal Procedures: Students who have been denied the 21st Century Scholarship may appeal that decision with the Indiana SFA.
Questions and Further Information Contact SFA:
W462 Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
or visit their website at: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2346.htm.
Grant and Scholarship Comparison Chart |
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Need Based? |
Minimum Enrollment |
Graduate Students |
Lifetime Limit? |
On-Time FAFSA Filers Only |
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Yes |
1 credit hour |
No |
12 semesters |
No |
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Yes |
6 credit hours |
No |
No, but must be Pell Grant eligible |
No |
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No |
6 credit hours |
No |
12 semesters |
Yes |
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Yes |
12 credit hours |
Professional Medicine Only |
8 semesters |
Yes |
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No |
12 credit hours |
Professional Medicine Only |
8 semesters |
Yes |
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Yes |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
Yes |
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Yes |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
Yes |
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No |
1 credit hour |
Yes |
124 credit hours |
No |
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No |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
> No |
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Varies |
Varies |
Typically, no |
Varies |
Varies |
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