There are a multitude of school grants in Indiana, scholarships, and other programs offered to residents of Indiana. Most only require an honest effort to pursue them,
Some of the varied financial aid programs offered to Indiana residents are: 1) The Frank O’Bannon Grant which was formerly the Indiana Higher Education Grant Program. There are two programs which are the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award; 2) The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program; 3) The Twenty-first Century Scholars GEAR UP Scholarship; 4) The Hoosier Scholar Award; 5) The Nursing Scholarship; 6) The Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarship; 7) The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship; 
The Summer State Work Study Program; 9) The Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant; 10) The Part-Time Grant Program; and 11) The Child of Certain Veterans and Public Safety Officers Supplemental Grant Program .
To apply for the Frank O’Bannon Grant, you must fill out the FAFSA. The Frank O’Bannon Grant receives its funding by provisions set up through the Indiana General Assembly. The grants will cover tuition and fees at eligible post secondary institutions in Indiana. The Frank O’Bannon Grant is need-based. The award amount varies per year. To be eligible for this grant you must meet the following: 1) be a resident of Indiana; 2) be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident; 3) be a high school graduate or have a GED; 4) enroll at or plan to enroll at an eligible university or college in Indiana; 5) plan to pursue your associates or first bachelor’s degree; 6) be a full-time student; 7) and file the FAFSA application by March 10th of the year preceding the school year that the student wants to attend college in Indiana.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program from the state of Indiana gives students who qualify a four-year tuition for a state university or college (IN.gov, 2010). The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program began in 1990. The program was set up to keep Indiana’s low to moderate income youth focused on college and have high hopes for being able to attend and to afford college.
Because of the many opportunities of grants and other financial aid in Indiana, make sure you fill out the FAFSA and other applications found at the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana so as to get the available aid you need for college in Indiana
Going to college involves hard work but it also involves money as well. It is the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) that provides financial assistance to students in the state of Indiana. For those wanting to take their education further and to prepare for a career grants can provide some much needed financial relief. Here we look at what the state has to offers its students this year:
The Frank O’Bannon Grant: Once known as the Indiana Higher Education Grant, this grant comes from the Indiana General Assembly and makes available two different kinds of awards. There is the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award. Both of these grant awards are given to students in Indiana to help with tuition and other school related costs at approved schools throughout the state. The dollar amounts for this grant vary from one school year to the next depending on how much money is available. It is also dependent upon how many students apply for the grant. Students wishing to apply for this grant must fill out the FAFSA form first to start the process.
(Please note that those individuals who qualify for the Frank O’Bannon Grant are also eligible to apply for a work study program that is funded by the state. This program must be applied for before May 1, 2012).
Indiana Nursing Scholarship Grant Fund Program: This grant program is a combination scholarship/grant in one and is suitable for both full-time as well as part-time nursing students. It has been around since 1990 but changes are made to this grant program frequently. Students who apply for this program must be able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Those who are approved for this grant are expected to provide nursing services in the state for a period of at least two years following their graduation.
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Indiana National Guard Supplement Grant
The Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) offers funding for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. This grant will pay for all of the tuition costs for eligible members. This grant will cover the cost of tuition but not books or room and board. The money that is available is based on the amount that is available for the program for that given year.
This grant is opened to full time students who will be taking 30 credit hours per school year or what works out to be 15 hours per semester. If you are a part time student taking at least three credit hours per semester than you are also eligible to apply for the NGSG. To qualify for this grant you must meet the eligibility requirements that have been determined by the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI), the state funded postsecondary institution you will be attending and the Indiana National Guard (ING).
