State Financial Aid Programs

1. Indiana Financial Aid Information & Changes Division of Student Financial Aid (SFA)Indiana Commission for Higher Education

2. State Financial Aid Programs Need-Based Award • Frank O’Bannon • Higher Education Award • Freedom of Choice Award • 21st Century Scholars Program Non Need-Based Award • National Guard Supplemental Grant • Children of Veteran Awards • Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship

3. Frank O’Bannon Award • Higher Education Award & Freedom of Choice • The applicant must: • Be an Indiana resident by December 31, 2012 • Be a US Citizen or eligible noncitizen • Be a high school graduate or hold a GED • Attend an eligible Indiana institution • Be a full-time student • File a clean, on-time FAFSA

4. 21st Century Scholars Program • 7th and 8th graders may enroll by June 30 • Student’s household must have annual income of not more than amount required to qualify for federal free or reduced price lunches • REMEMBER • Must matriculate to college within 1 year of high school graduation • Must file a FAFSA each year • Eligibility requirements from Frank O’Bannon award also apply to 21st Century Scholars Program

5. National Guard Supplemental Grant • 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees • Public institutions only • Certified by Guard Unit each semester • Student must be in active drilling status, cannot have been AWOL during prior year • Must file FAFSA by March 10 and complete required National Guard paperwork

6. Children of Veteran Awards • 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees • Public institutions only • Eligible children of disabled Indiana veterans • Eligible children of National Guard members killed while serving on state active duty • Eligible children of Indiana public safety officers killed in the line of duty

7. Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship • $4,000 scholarship to be applied toward tuition and regularly assessed fees, balance remitted to scholarship recipient • To qualify, students must: • Be an Indiana resident • Meet all requirements to graduate from a publicly-supported high school at the end of the 11th grade by July 1, 2013 • Enroll in an eligible Indiana institution within 5 months of high school graduation • File the FAFSA by the deadline (November 15, 2013) • Submit application by the deadline (September 4, 2013)

8. FAFSA • RECEIVED by the federal processor between January 1, 2013 and March 10, 2013 • Corrections received by May 15, 2013 • REMEMBER • Students must file the CORRECT year’s FAFSA • Students should file a FAFSA each year by March 10 even if they are not sure whether they will be attending college • FAFSA may be filed with estimated tax information in order to meet March 10 deadline

9. Grade Point Average • For students first entering an eligible Indiana institution after June 30, 2012 • Higher Education Award • Freedom of Choice • 21st Century Scholarship • Child of Disabled Veteran Awards • If parent enlisted after June 30, 2011

10. Grade Point Average • Requirements • Successfully completed work of previous year • Did student meet institution’s definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress? • Remains domiciled in Indiana • Meet financial need guidelines • Based on cumulative Grade Point Average, changes according to class standing

11. Grade Point Average • Freshman • Satisfactory Academic Progress • Individual institutions’ definitions may vary • Sophomore • 2.25 on 4.00 scale • Junior and Senior • 2.50 on 4.00 scale

12. Professional Degree • Four or five year postsecondary school course of study • Student may be admitted without an undergraduate degree • Leads to degree that is not undergraduate or graduate degree as determined by Commission • Prepares holder of degree for a profession • Examples: Physical Therapy, Veterinary, Pharmacy, Optometry

13. Associate Degree • Student did not graduate with Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma • Student receives Associate Degree from eligible Indiana institution • Student then enrolls in baccalaureate program • Student qualifies for Frank O’Bannon award

14. Eight-Year Rule • Awards are only renewable, if otherwise eligible, for eight years • “After date the individual first applies after July 1, 2011 and becomes eligible for benefits” • SFA has defined as when student first starts taking classes

15. CHIPS • Report students on track to earn Academic Honor and Technical Honor Diplomas • DO NOT report Core 40 diploma recipients • February 28, 2013: Deadline for INITIAL reporting of diploma type • June 14, 2013: Deadline for FINAL updates • ahdc40@sfa.che.in.gov

16. 21st Century Scholars Program

17. 21st Century Scholars Program Regional Support • Move from a direct-service model to one based on partnerships and collaborations • 8 regions through the state • 1 Outreach Coordinator per region

18. Primary charge to work with K-12 schools, postsecondary institutions and community partners to support Scholars in that region

19. 21st Century Scholars Program Activate the 21st Century Scholarship • As a high school senior, a 21st Century Scholar must: • Complete an affirmation form by March 10, 2013 • Meet the state FAFSA filing deadline of March 10 and the FAFSA correction deadline of May 15 • Apply for admission to an eligible Indiana institution

20. 21st Century Scholars Program FAFSA and Affirmation Support • County-wide 21st Century Scholars Affirmation Nights • Online senior exit presentation and affirmation (available December 1) • Ambassador Program/Senior Exits • Community Partners

21. 21st Century Scholars Program Secondary School Liaison • A new support position in the central office, whose primary charge will be to serve as the contact between secondary schools and the 21st Century Scholars Program and to provide technical assistance and general support to school personnel for enrollment, program participation and affirmation-related activities

22. 21st Century Scholars Program

23. More Information • Website: www.in.gov/che • Click the “Division of Student Financial Aid” link • Email: ahdc40@sfa.che.in.gov • Phone: 317.232.2350 • Fax: 317.232.3260