FAQ's
What does the scholarship pay for?
The Twenty-first Century Scholars award goes toward tuition and regularly assessed fees, such as technology fees, transportation fees, student activity fees, and health services fees. It will not cover other costs associated with college attendance, such as the cost of room and board, travel, books, etc.
As a Twenty-first Century Scholar, can I attend a college outside the state of Indiana?
The Twenty-first Century Scholarship can only be used at an eligible Indiana institution.
What if my child qualifies for the program one year, but then I get a raise?
Once a student is enrolled in the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program, a change in family income will not affect that student's participation in the program.
Who gives the money that supports the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program?
Funding for the program comes from the state of Indiana and a federal GEAR UP grant.
When is the application deadline?
June 30th of a student's 8th grade year is the deadline for receiving applications.
Can I get a GED and use the Twenty-first Century Scholarship?
Students who receive a GED are not eligible to receive this award. Twenty-first Century Scholars must graduate, with a diploma, from a Performance Based Accredited (PBA) high school within the state of Indiana.
Where can I go to college?
The Twenty-first Century Scholars award can be applied to an eligible public, private, technical, or proprietary school in Indiana.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars award did not cover all my tuition and mandatory fees. Why?
The award is a last-dollar scholarship, which means other tuition-specific aid applies first. The Twenty-first Century Scholarship is applied to cover the remainder of the recipient's tuition and fees when the recipient has other scholarships.
When do I get the money?
Money will not be paid directly to the scholar. Payments are made directly from the state of Indiana to the student's college through a voucher system each semester or quarter.
Do I have to go to college right after high school?
Students have up to two years to begin using their scholarship. However, students must still complete their affirmation forms during their senior year of high school and FAFSA applications every year of their deferment.
I'm going into the military. How does that affect my scholarship?
Once your service is complete, you must complete the appeal process with the Scholars central office for use of your scholarship funds.
How many semesters does this scholarship cover?
This scholarship covers eight semesters of an undergraduate degree.
I need to take some time off from college. Can I use my scholarship when I come back?
Scholars have ten years to use all eight semesters, counting from the the first semester the award is used.
Can I go to school part time and use this scholarship?
No. Scholars must enroll full time, with full time meaning at least 12 credit hours that count towards a degree.
Will the scholarship pay for summer school?
No. It only applies to enrollment in fall and spring semesters or fall, winter, and spring quarters.
I'm going to graduate from high school a semester early. Can I use my scholarship?
If a student plans to graduate a semester early and start college during the spring semester, that student must file a FAFSA and a pledge affirmation form between January and March 10 of his/her JUNIOR year in high school.
What is the maxium income eligibility requirement for a family of 4?
The income eligibility maxium for a family of 4 is $35,798.00.
My scholarship has not hit my account, what do I need to do?
You need to contact the Financial Aid Office at (812) 855-0321.
How can I find out if I have any edits on my FAFSA application?
Use SSACI website, click on estudent , and follow the steps outlined to see if any edits are noted. Failure to correct errors on FAFSA in a timely manner will cause a scholar's award to be denied for the following academic year.
Does the 21 st Century Scholars award pay for Overseas Study tuition and fees?
It can, but only if the Overseas Study program the student is enrolled in is administered by Indiana University. This means that all tuition and fees for the program are paid to and kept by Indiana University. If tuition and fees are paid or sent to a foreign university, the student will not be eligible to use the 21 st Century Scholars award for that semester. The Indiana University Overseas Study Office can inform students as to which of their programs are eligible for state financial aid and which are not. Finally, the 21 st Century Scholars award cannot be used for summer enrollment regardless of the type of Overseas Study program in which the student is participating.