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Early Graduates
If you have high school students who will be graduating early and plan to matriculate to their chosen college/university in spring 2019, please notify Barbie Martin at [email protected] because student awards must be manually created under these circumstances. For 21st Century Scholars, final, cumulative GPA and diploma type are required. If the student is an Academic Honors/Technical Honors recipient (and NOT a 21st Century Scholar), ONLY final diploma type is required for the student to potentially be eligible for the $800 performance incentive offered through the Frank O’Bannon Grant.
2019-2020 FAFSA
The 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1, 2018. In order to secure state aid eligibility for the 2019-2020 academic year, students must submit the FAFSA by the state deadline of April 15, 2019. The form can be accessed by visiting fafsa.ed.gov.
Seniors are encouraged to create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) prior to beginning the FAFSA. The FSA ID serves as a legal digital signature, and both the student and at least one parent must have one. The FSA ID can be created on the Federal Student Aid website. Students may also use the new My Student Aid app to file their FAFSA. The app can be found on the Google Play and iTunes store by searching “MyStudentAid.”
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a statewide initiative that supports Hoosiers in completing the FAFSA. It is free for students and families to attend. The second College Goal Sunday event of the FAFSA season will be on February 24, 2019. To view additional information, including locations, dates and times, please visit collegegoalsunday.org.
Cash for College
December officially kicked off Learn More Indiana’s Cash for College campaign. From December to March, Cash for College is here to help students and families plan for and understand the costs of college. Find Cash for College resources, such as school announcements, FAFSA resources and classroom materials for students of all ages at LearnMoreIndiana.org/classroom-materials.
To help us better promote Cash for College, the Commission is seeking your help in finding current seniors and college students who have secured a large amount of scholarship funding.During the months of February and March, the Commission’s social media pages will be featuring these students, including their tips on searching for and applying to scholarships.If you have ideas of students to feature, please contact Shannon Elward at [email protected] with the student’s name and email address.
National College Fair
The American Association of Black in Higher Education is hosting a National College Fair at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown on Monday, March 25 from 3-6 p.m. It’s free for students, but they need to register at https://www.aabhe.education/conference-college-fair. Flyer and details can be found on the site as well.
21st Century Scholars Enrollment
The 21st Century Scholar application for the 2018-2019 school year is open. The 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. To access the 2018-2019 enrollment flyer and worksheet, please use the following links below.
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Flyer English
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Flyer Spanish
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Flyer Chin
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Flyer Burmese
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Worksheet English
21st Century Scholar Enrollment Worksheet Spanish
Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant
The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant provides free job training for Hoosiers in high-demand sectors from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University. Sectors include: Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Science, IT & Business Services and Transportation & Logistics.
The Indiana General Assembly created Next Level Jobs for working-age Hoosiers in 2017, and expanded the program in 2018 to include all high school graduates. This is a great opportunity for all students, especially those who may not qualify for other forms of financial aid.
Next Level Jobs provides free job training for Hoosiers who:
1) Are an Indiana resident AND a U.S. citizen (or eligible non-citizen)
2) Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree
3) Enroll in a qualifying certificate program in a high-demand job sector
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Education Workforce Innovation Network (EWIN) Grants
EWIN has recently announced the release of an RFP for Round 4 of Education-Workforce Partnership Planning Grants. The purpose of this opportunity is for communities and schools across the state to develop career pathways that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers for students and a more skilled workforce for local employers. Grant applications are due by January 25, 2019. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Questions?
Call us at 888-528-4719, email us at [email protected] or contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator if you have any questions.
