Indiana Higher Education Award
Type of Aid: Need-based Grant
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, financial need, full-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress. This grant is available to students seeking their first Bachelor’s degree. GPA Requirements can be found here.
Application Form(s) Required: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal.
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: 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.
Appeal Procedures: Students who have been denied the Higher Education Award 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 |
|
Yes |
6 credit hours |
No |
No, but must be Pell Grant eligible |
No |
|
No |
6 credit hours |
No |
12 semesters |
Yes |
|
Yes |
12 credit hours |
Professional Medicine Only |
8 semesters |
Yes |
|
No |
12 credit hours |
Professional Medicine Only |
8 semesters |
Yes |
|
Yes |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
Yes |
|
Yes |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
Yes |
|
No |
1 credit hour |
Yes |
124 credit hours |
No |
|
No |
12 credit hours |
No |
8 semesters |
> No |
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Varies |
Varies |
Typically, no |
Varies |
Varies |
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