For more information on any of the below programs, please visit the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana.

The Indiana Higher Education Grant Program, designed to
provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible postsecondary
institutions, receives its funding through appropriations made by the
Indiana General Assembly. The grants, targeted to tuition and regularly
assessed fees, are need-based and do not require repayment.
Due to variations in appropriations, the number of filers and the need
of the filer base, the dollar value of state grants will vary from year
to year.

The Higher Education Grant includes both the Higher Education
Award and the Freedom of Choice Award.

HOOSIER SCHOLAR AWARD - The Hoosier Scholar Award is a $500
non-renewable award. The funds are disbursed the first semester of the
freshman year in college. The Award is based on academic merit and may be used for any educational expense. The high school guidance counselor
staff is responsible for selecting the Hoosier Scholars each year. Depending
upon the size of the high school, one to three scholars are selected.
The following general requirements apply to the Hoosier Scholar Award program, but additional selection criteria and applications may be put in place by the high school guidance staff.