The need for knowledge reaches well beyond the individual and family to the future of Indiana. A highly skilled, technologically literate workforce is essential to expanding new jobs in business and industry, generating increased personal income and the creating a better qualify of life. These realities require an education system where the vast majority of students realize that a high school diploma is simply not enough and more education is essential to their futures.
Indiana higher education agencies
Indiana higher education institutions
State financial aid programs
Indiana offers a variety of financial aid programs such as grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school:
To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Indiana state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by March 10.
Benefits for veterans
"The mission of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is to assist Hoosier Veterans, service personnel, their dependents and/or survivors in obtaining every benefit and advantage due them under the laws Indiana and the U.S."
Publications
Special programs
- Science Bound Program is designed to help underrepresented Indianapolis Public School students earn a full scholarship to Purdue University.
- The Indiana Workforce Development offers School-to-Work Programs information.
- Learn More Resource Center offers several career- and college-planning sources, including a Career Interest Checklist and Career Profiles Index. Call the Hotline, 800-992-2076 (sponsored by USA Funds).
