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This is the largest federal student aid program for undergraduate students. These grants are gift aid and do not have to be repaid.

Students apply for Pell Grants by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students without a first baccalaureate or professional degree. The amount of Pell Grant received varies from year to year. The Pell Grant is prorated based on the student's enrollment status. Enrollment status is determined at the end of the first full week of class for federal programs.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is gift aid and does not need to be repaid. To qualify students must be undergraduate students who have not obtained a prior baccalaureate or professional degree. First priority is given to Pell Grant recipients who demonstrate "exceptional financial need."

Funds are limited and it is important to complete the FAFSA and submit all required documentation before the published deadline. Due to the limited funding, not all students who are eligible will receive the FSEOG.

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The State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) administers the O’Bannon Grant/Higher Education Award Program. It is awarded on the basis of need and is restricted to the payment of academic year tuition. It is available for a maximum of eight full-time semesters of undergraduate study. The student must be full-time as of the SSACI census date (the end of the fourth week of classes). Application is made on the FAFSA by releasing FAFSA data to an eligible Indiana institution such as USI. The FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by March 10 to be considered on time and any FAFSA errors must be cleared by May 15. **Effective 2012-13, there is a GPA requirement. See www.usi.edu/finaid/ssacinews.asp for more information. For a complete set of program rules, visit the SSACI's website at www.in.gov/ssaci.

Income-eligible 7th- and 8th-graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state are guaranteed the cost of four years of college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. Note: At universities that charge tuition by the credit hour, as does USI, the Twenty-First Century Scholars award is limited to a maximum of 15 semester hours in the fall and 15 semester hours in the spring.

The FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by March 10 to be considered on time. **Effective 2012-13, there is a GPA requirement. See www.usi.edu/finaid/ssacinews.asp for more information. For a complete set of program rules, visit the SSACI's website at www.in.gov/ssaci.

Grants are awarded to eligible members of the Indiana National Guard and are restricted to payment of academic year tuition. Application is made on the FAFSA by releasing FAFSA data to an eligible Indiana institution such as USI. The FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by March 10 to be considered on time. **Effective 2012-13, there is a GPA requirement. See www.usi.edu/finaid/ssacinews.asp for more information. For a complete set of program rules, visit the SSACI's website atwww.in.gov/ssaci.

State universities in Indiana waive certain fees for the natural or adopted children of service-connected disabled or deceased Indiana veterans. The veteran must have received an honorable discharge and be an Indiana resident or have an Indiana 'home of record' address on the DD214 form. At USI, waivers of all tuition and instructional fees are available for a total of four years of study (124 semester hours) under the CDV program including study at other state universities. This benefit is available for both undergraduate and graduate study. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required each year and recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Applications are available in the Student Financial Assistance Office and must be certified by the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs in Indianapolis. Student applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate if the veteran's surname is different from their own. Room, board, and books are not covered.

For more information, see the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana web site.

State universities in Indiana waive all tuition and instructional fees for the child of any person who was a resident of Indiana at the time of entry into the U.S. Armed Forces and was classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action after January 1, 1960. Eligible children must have been born before or during the time their parent served as a POW or was declared MIA.

Applications are available in the Student Financial Assistance Office and must be certified by the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs in Indianapolis. Student applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate if the veteran's surname is different from their own. Room, board, and books are not covered. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required each year and recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

For more information, see the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana Web site.

State universities in Indiana waive tuition and certain mandatory fees for the children and spouses of Indiana police officers, firefighters, or EMTs killed or permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. USI waives full tuition and certain mandatory fees for a maximum of 124 semester hours of study (through age 23 for children). This benefit may be used for undergraduate or graduate study. Full-time enrollment in a degree program is required. Room, board, and books are not covered. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required each year and recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

For more information or an application, see the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana Web site.

The Hoosier Scholar Award is a cash grant made to select freshman applicants who are nominated by their high school using guidelines established by the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI). Financial need is not a consideration and the awards are not renewable. Hoosier Scholar Awards may be used at eligible Indiana institutions such as USI in the academic year following high school graduation.

State funded and administered by the University, Minority Teacher Scholarships are awarded to outstanding black or Hispanic students majoring in education. Recipients must be Indiana residents who are or will enroll full-time. Applications are available in the USI Teacher Education Department and in the Student Financial Assistance Office. The application deadline is May 1. **Effective 2012-13, there is a GPA requirement. See www.usi.edu/finaid/ssacinews.asp for more information. For a complete set of program rules, visit the SSACI's website at www.in.gov/ssaci.

Tuition-only scholarships are available to Indiana residents who are or will be enrolled in the first- or second-year nursing program. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 semester hours) and demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA. Applications are available in the School of Nursing and Health Professions and the Student Financial Assistance Office. The application deadline is May 1. In addition, the FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by March 10 to be considered on time. **Effective 2012-13, there is a GPA requirement. See www.usi.edu/finaid/ssacinews.asp for more information. For a complete set of program rules, visit the SSACI's website at www.in.gov/ssaci.

Indiana Rehabilitation Services provide educational assistance to eligible Indiana residents through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division. The Student Financial Assistance Office will coordinate this assistance with other types of aid which may be available. Students should contact the Vocational Rehabilitation Division Office in their region if they think they might qualify for rehabilitative services. Vocational Rehabilitation is listed under "Family and Social Services" in the State Offices section of the phone directory.