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InvestEd

INvestEd is a FREE resource for Hoosier students and parents looking for help with college planning and financial aid.  At INvestEd, we help families understand how to fund college wisely to help minimize potential education debt.

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Federal Student Aid

For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. We’ll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.

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US Dept. of Education

Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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Join the official Facebook page of the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid for regular updates and announcements.

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FAFSA Information (1-800-433-3243)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed at FAFSA. Indiana residents attending an Indiana College or University must have their FAFSA application submitted by the spring deadline to be considered for state aid awards which include 21st Century Scholarships and Frank O'Bannon awards.

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21st Century Scholars

Indiana's 21st Century Scholar Program offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school, dependent upon financial need. In middle and high school, Scholars are connected to programs and resources to help them stay on track for college and career success. Once in college, Scholars receive support to complete their college degrees and connect to career opportunities. 7th and 8th grade Indiana students whose families meet income eligibility guidelines can apply to become a 21st Century Scholar. Applications must be received by June 30 of the student’s 8th grade year.

    • Complete the Scholar Success Program in high school and in college, which includes activities at each grade level to help you stay on track for college and career success.
    • Graduate from a state-accredited high school with a minimum of a Core 40 diploma and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    • Not use illegal drugs, commit a crime or delinquent act, or consume alcohol before reaching the legal drinking age.
    • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15 as a high school senior and each year thereafter until you graduate from college.
    • Apply to an eligible Indiana college as a high school senior, and enroll as a full-time student within one year of high school graduation.
    • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards established by my college.
    • Complete 30 credit hours each year you are in college to stay on track toward earning your degree on time.