Posted on October 4, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
All college-bound individuals, regardless of age and income level, are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now open for the 2020-2021 school year.
With more than $350 million in state financial aid available, as well as billions of dollars in federal aid, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education reminds Hoosiers it’s more important than ever to file the FAFSA by April 15, 2020.
Officials note that in addition to determining eligibility for state and federal financial aid, many colleges require a completed FAFSA to award merit and need-based scholarships.
Filing the FAFSA is also critical for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars, who are required to file on time in order to earn the state scholarship that pays for up to four years of college tuition.
Students can either file the document online at FAFSA.gov or they can utilize the myStudentAid app.
The app was designed to make the process easier for the nearly 19 million students who file the FAFSA each year. Officials note that it also benefits students who do not have access to a computer or high-speed internet at home.
The first step for students who have not filed the FAFSA in the past is to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
Once that is in place, each student will need their social security number, or “alien registration number” for non-U.S. citizens, federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned.
If individuals can, they should also have bank statements and records of investments as well as records of untaxed income on hand for the process.
The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 800-4FED-AID.
Hoosier families can also find FAFSA help through INvestEd Indiana at www.investedindiana.org.
For questions about state financial aid, students can contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education by phone at 888-528-4719 or via email at awards@che.in.gov.
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Friday, October 4, 2019
Monday, March 27, 2017
More High School Graduates Prepared for College, According to Commission for Higher Education
Posted on March 27, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
More Indiana high school graduates are prepared for college, but the Indiana Commission for Higher Education says there’s still more work to be done. State officials say in spite of recent improvements, nearly a fifth of recent high school graduates are still not ready to take college courses that count toward their degrees. That’s particularly true in the area of math.
Indiana’s 2017 College Readiness Report analyzes data on students who graduated from high school in 2015 and entered college the following fall. The report indicates that 65 percent of Hoosier high school graduates went directly to college, which is slightly below the national average. Seventy-four percent of Indiana students go to public colleges, 13 percent attend private colleges, and 12 percent go to out-of-state schools.
Those who graduated from high school with an Honors diploma were generally more prepared for college, with only three percent needing remediation. That compares to half of those with a General Diploma and one-fifth of students who earned a Core 40 Diploma.
However, state education officials say the overall trend is positive. They credit changes in the Ivy Tech system that tie math remediation more closely into degree coursework. Instead of having students take a series of standalone remedial courses, they’re now being placed directly into college-level courses with “additional wraparound support.” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers says the changes are designed to make math “a gateway rather than a barrier to student success” and that they’ve been “tremendously effective.”
More information, including data for each county, school district, and high school in the state, can be found on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education website.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
More Indiana high school graduates are prepared for college, but the Indiana Commission for Higher Education says there’s still more work to be done. State officials say in spite of recent improvements, nearly a fifth of recent high school graduates are still not ready to take college courses that count toward their degrees. That’s particularly true in the area of math.
Indiana’s 2017 College Readiness Report analyzes data on students who graduated from high school in 2015 and entered college the following fall. The report indicates that 65 percent of Hoosier high school graduates went directly to college, which is slightly below the national average. Seventy-four percent of Indiana students go to public colleges, 13 percent attend private colleges, and 12 percent go to out-of-state schools.
Those who graduated from high school with an Honors diploma were generally more prepared for college, with only three percent needing remediation. That compares to half of those with a General Diploma and one-fifth of students who earned a Core 40 Diploma.
However, state education officials say the overall trend is positive. They credit changes in the Ivy Tech system that tie math remediation more closely into degree coursework. Instead of having students take a series of standalone remedial courses, they’re now being placed directly into college-level courses with “additional wraparound support.” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers says the changes are designed to make math “a gateway rather than a barrier to student success” and that they’ve been “tremendously effective.”
More information, including data for each county, school district, and high school in the state, can be found on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education website.
Friday, March 25, 2016
Ancilla Takes Part in “You Can. Go Back” Program
Ancilla College is taking part in a state initiative aimed at helping Hoosiers with some college credit return to college and succeed. The You Can. Go Back. program initiated by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is a Learn More Indiana initiative.
It offers students exclusive incentives to return to school. Ancilla College Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Joanna Blount says the two-year private school is uniquely set up to help students succeed. She says Ancilla offers online, evening and accelerated courses, financial incentives, one-year certificate programs and more to make college attractive to learners looking to step up their career.
Professional advisers at Ancilla review each student’s case individually and match them with the right program. Blount says they will develop an academic plan that best fits the student’s goals and situation. She adds classrooms are often filled with students from college-age through retirement. Additionally, Ancilla hosts classes on different days of the week and at different times of the day to accommodate working and family schedules.
Programs and incentives available to eligible returning students include academic credit for work or military experience using the ACE (American Council on Education) evaluation; prior learning assessment through testing and departmental exams; military financial benefits as part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill’s Yellow Ribbon program; a tuition freeze for “You Can. Go Back.” students who maintain continuous full-time enrollment; career assistance with job preparation, internships and job hunting tips and eight certificate programs.
Visit www.ancilla.com for more information.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
State Officials Working to Increase FAFSA Completion
The State of Indiana is working to help students continue their education with its Cash for College campaign. It aims to increase the number of students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Indiana’s March 10 deadline.
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers said in a statement that the state has plenty of resources available for those who need help, but she says thousands of Hoosiers miss out, simply because they don’t file the FAFSA on time. As part of the effort, the state is encouraging schools and communities to host FAFSA Friday events this month, to provide assistance with filling out the application, opening 529 Savings plans, and other ways to be financially ready for college. Additionally, February 21 will be College Goal Sunday, with FAFSA-filing events taking place at 42 locations around the state.
To see how successful these efforts are, the Commission for Higher Education will be tracking FAFSA completion in 115 school corporations and making a weekly ranking of their progress.
Click here for more information on FAFSA events taking place around the state.
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