More than $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify for need and performance-based scholarships. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—or the FAFSA—by Thursday, March 10.
Unfortunately, too many students fail to complete the FAFSA—either because they don’t know they should, they don’t know how or they miss the deadline.
“High school seniors and current college students—whether they believe they qualify for financial aid or not—should complete the FAFSA,” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers said. “With the FAFSA deadline less than two weeks away, we’re encouraging high schools, colleges, parents and communities to help spread the word and make sure current and potential students complete the form before the March 10 deadline.”
Beyond determining state and federal financial aid, colleges use information from the FAFSA to determine their scholarship awards. This deadline is particularly urgent for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars as they will not receive their scholarship without an on-time FAFSA.
For more helpful information on the FAFSA and other financial aid resources and tips, access the cost section of Learn More Indiana’s website at LearnMoreIndiana.org/cost. The site offers free tools and advice for K-12 students, current college students and returning adult students—including the Indiana College Costs Estimator. Learn how you can prepare to pay at LearnMoreIndiana.org.
