{"id":2707,"date":"2022-08-08T12:45:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T12:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/?page_id=2707"},"modified":"2026-06-12T18:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:12:03","slug":"boilergoldgrant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/aid\/boilergoldgrant\/","title":{"rendered":"Boiler Gold Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While Purdue\u2019s tuition freeze has helped keep education costs down, many students still need ways to keep the cost of college within reach \u2014 enter the Boiler Gold Grant.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Purdue remains committed to the persistent pursuit of providing Indiana students an affordable, high-quality education. We know that going to college is a big decision and investment for many students and families. So, in addition to freezing tuition for more than a decade, Purdue is happy to introduce the Boiler Gold Grant. The Boiler Gold Grant is available to Indiana students who meet the eligibility requirements listed below. The best part? The Boiler Gold Grant covers tuition, fees and books.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We subtract the total amount of any gift aid (e.g., Pell Grants, scholarships or awards) from the total cost of tuition, fees and estimated book costs. Any remaining balance is covered by the Boiler Gold Grant for up to 8 semesters (that\u2019s all four years!). Individual course fees associated with specific majors (e.g., labs, music or aviation), as well as housing and dining costs, would not be covered by this grant.
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Who is eligible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate Indiana residents at our West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations, who are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) and pursuing their first bachelor\u2019s degree are eligible. Qualifying students must have demonstrated need, and either be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant or have a family-adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less on the\u00a0Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>.\u00a0Students filing independently will be considered based on their demonstrated need, Federal Pell Grant eligibility and AGI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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STEP 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first \u2014 you need to apply to Purdue. The Early Action Application deadline is Nov. 1, but it’s important to apply no later than the Regular Decision Application deadline of Jan. 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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STEP 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by April 15 to be considered. Students who submit the FAFSA and meet the requirements will automatically qualify<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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