Indiana Higher Education Award

Type of Aid: Need-based Grant

Source of Funds: State of Indiana. Administered by State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI).

Eligibility Criteria: Indiana resident, financial need, full-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress. This grant is available to students seeking their first Bachelor’s degree.

Application Form(s) Required: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal.

Application Procedures: File FAFSA/Renewal.

Application Deadline: Received at the Federal Processor by March 10.  SSACI deadline to clear outstanding information requests: May 15.

Amount of Award: Will vary from year to year depending upon funding and formula set by the State of Indiana. If eligible Core 40 graduates, will receive an additional in 10% award, and if Academic Honors graduates, will receive an additional 20% in award.

Period of Eligibility: Maximum of eight semesters. This grant is not available for use in summer sessions.

Questions and Further Information Contact SSACI:

W462 Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

or visit their website at: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2346.htm.