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Grants and Scholarships
Grants include money provided by the state and federal governments to students attending college, and most types of grants generally do not have to be repaid.
A scholarship is a form of financial aid you don’t have to repay. IU Columbus offers three types of scholarships: admissions-based, campus, and donor-funded.
$5.9 Million2020 scholarships and grants
Admission-based
All students who submit an application by February 15 are considered for an admission-based scholarship for the following academic year based upon their high school GPA.
Campus
IU Columbus offers a variety of scholarships specific to our campus. Applying for admission and completing your FAFSA will help to ensure full consideration for any campus scholarships.
Donor-funded
These scholarships are made possible by donations from community members. Students can complete a general scholarship application form to apply for all scholarships.
Federal and State Financial Aid
Financial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships help make college or career school affordable. Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid is provided by the United States government. Type of aid include grants which you don't have to pay back, and student loans which you do pay back. There are a number of grant programs available to students including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.
Students and their families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as soon as possible to be eligible for the maximum amount of both federal and state aid. The FAFSA filing deadline is April 15.
State of Indiana Financial Aid
There are a number of specific financial aid programs available to Indiana residents including:
- 21st Century Scholarship
- EARN Indiana
- Frank O’Bannon Grant
- Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship
- Adult Student Grant
- Financial Aid for Military and Public Safety Officers
The broadest of these grants is the Frank O’Bannon Grant, which includes the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award, and is Indiana’s primary need-based financial aid program. It is designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible public, private and proprietary colleges and universities. Eligibility is based on a student’s FAFSA, and the grant may be used toward tuition and regularly assessed fees.
Campus Work
IU Columbus relies on students to help run our campus efficiently. Students serve in roles such as peer mentors, student ambassadors, tutors, marketing assistants, information technology specialists, and research assistants, to name a few. Many of the academic divisions and administrative offices also hire students to help with tasks ranging from staffing desks, to managing social media accounts, and even creating flyers and web content.
Student work assignments usually require a commitment of about 10 to 15 hours per week and provide flexibility for class schedules. It's a great way to earn money on campus and in some cases, gain valuable work experience similar to an internship.
Next Steps
Still have questions about financial aid?
Contact the IU Columbus Office of Student Financial Services via email.
Want more info about attending IU Columbus?
Contact the IU Columbus Admissions Office to learn more about the degree programs we offer. Be sure to ask about how you can get your application fee waived by conducting a virtual visit.
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