Aid for Indiana Residents
This list contains information on state aid programs available only for incoming freshmen who are
residents of Indiana. Each listing below includes the name of award, the selection criteria (need-based,
merit-based, or both), the amount of award, application information (whether a separate application is required
or if students are automatically considered when they apply for admission), specific details about each award,
and contact information.
Awards for which students are automatically considered are based on admission information, the award's selection
criteria, and FAFSA information (if financial need is an award criterion). Eligible students will be contacted and
given specific information about their award.
Note: Financial aid data is subject to change, so we encourage you to seek further information on the programs that interest you.
Indiana Residents Only: Grants, Scholarships, & Fee Remissions
Office of Enrollment Services Scholarships
Merit and/or Need
Amount: Varies
Students automatically considered
Various merit- and need-based scholarships named after IU donors. Class rank, SAT/ACT scores. File FAFSA before March 1.
Admission-based scholarships are based on academic performance and awarded in recognition of academic achievement.
By rewarding excellence through scholarships, we hope to encourage students to continue their education at IUPUC.
Early admission to IUPUC is the best way for students to be assured scholarship opportunities. March 1 is the deadline for early admission.
Admission-based academic scholarships are awarded through submission of an admission application by March 1 that meets academic
scholarship eligibility criteria and/or through a competitive process requiring a separate application. Beginning freshman students
are considered for admission-based scholarships after admission to IUPUC. Therefore, for full consideration, students are urged to
apply for admission to IUPUC in the fall of their senior year. Students meeting criteria for admission-based scholarships will be
contacted after the admission process is complete and sent a notification for the admission-based scholarships for which they are eligible.
They will also receive an application for any competitive scholarships available.
Distinguished Scholars
$7,500 annually for 4 years
Deadline: December 1, admission and application
Students ranking in the top 10 percent of their high school class with exceptional SAT and/or ACT scores are eligible to apply.
Emphasis will be placed on academic excellence, but extracurricular activities and community service will also be considered. Distinguished
scholars must have a commitment to help further the internationalization of IUPUC. These scholars are also encouraged to apply for the Honors program.
(This award amount includes any admission-based award offers).
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships
$5,000 annually for 4 years
Students admitted by March 1 who are ranked first or second in their high school class with a 1200 SAT (Math and Critical Reasoning) or 26
ACT score may qualify for this scholarship. Students who meet the required class rank but have a lower SAT/ACT score may be considered for
this scholarship if they are receiving the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma. Please note, recipients of this scholarship are ineligible for most
competitive scholarships. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time and maintain at least a 3.3 GPA (no separate application is required).
IUPUC Outstanding Scholarship
$3,500 annually for 4 years
Deadline: February 1, admission and application
Students who meet the Academic Excellence Scholarship criteria are invited to apply for this competitive scholarship. Emphasis will be
placed on well-rounded students, excelling not only in academics, but also in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, and community
service. Outstanding scholars are encouraged to apply for the Honors Program. (This award amount includes any admission-based award offers).
Academic Excellence Scholarships
$2,500 annually for 4 years
Students admitted by March 1 who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 and higher with a 1200 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 26
ACT score may be eligible for this scholarship. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time and maintain at least a 3.00 GPA
(no separate application required).
Dean of Faculties Scholarships
Level One: $2,250 annually for four years.
Students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 with a minimum 1150 SAT (Math and Critical Reasoning)
or 25 ACT, who are admitted to IUPUC by March 1 are eligible for this admission-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain at least a 2.75 GPA.
Level Two: $2,000 annually for four years. Students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 with a minimum 1100 SAT (Math and Critical Reasoning)
or 24 ACT, who are admitted by March 1 are eligible for this admission-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain at least a 2.75 GPA.
First Generation Scholarship
$1,500 annually for four years
Deadline: March 1, admission
Incoming freshmen who will be the first in their family of origin (mother, father, siblings) to graduate from an accredited college
(Associates or Bachelors degree) may be eligible for this scholarship. Students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 and have a
1000 SAT (Math and Critical Reasoning) or 21 ACT score to be eligible. Students who are eligible for another admission-based scholarship will
be ineligible to receive this scholarship. Students must enroll full time and maintain at least a 2.50 GPA.
