The Frank O'Bannon Grant Program is made available to all Indiana college students by the state government. The grant is given on a "need-based" basis. The exact amount of the award changes annually to reflect the current dollar value and tuition costs. In order to qualify for the grant, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or resident, a resident of Indiana and have a high school degree or GED. The Frank O'Bannon Grant is only available to students attending an eligible college or university. To see if your school qualifies, look on the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana's website. Only full-time students, those taking a minimum of 12 credit hours a semester, are eligible.
State Student Association Commission of Indiana
Grant Division
W462 Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2350
in.gov/ssaci
There are many Native Americans living in the state of Indiana today. Persons of Native American descent who want to go to college in Indiana can qualify for grants from the American Indian College Fund. The two scholarships available as of 2010 are the Special Scholarship Program and the Tribal College General Scholarship Program. Applications for grants are available and must be turned in before the relevant deadline. In order to qualify for these grants, applicants must submit to the American Indian College Fund a recent digital photo, an official college transcript, proof of Native American descent or tribal enrollment verification, and a letter of recommendation. Applicants will also need to fill out a financial needs analysis which can be downloaded from the American Indian College Fund website.
American Indian College Fund
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
800-776-3863
303-426-1200
collegefund.org
The Indiana SSACI offers a state-funded grant program aimed at part-time students who are in financial need. Since 2000, the program has been open to students seeking college degrees from Indiana public, independent and technical colleges. The Part-Time Grant Program subsidizes part-time tuition costs of students taking a minimum of 3 hours a semester but less than 12. In order to qualify, applicants must have filled out a FAFSA and turned it in before the appropriate deadline. Prospective students must also meet state residency requirements. The award amount will be calculated each term by the universities' financial aid office. A minimum award amount is $50.
State Student Association Commission of Indiana
Grant Division
W462 Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2350
in.gov/ssaci