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21st Century Scholars


The 21st Century Scholars Program was created to encourage 7th and 8th grade students from Indiana to graduate high school and attend college. Students must sign a pledge to remain drug-free throughout the course of their high school and college career.


Eligibility


To be eligible, the student must:

  • Be enrolled in 12 credit hours of course instruction on the 28th day of class, including summer.
  • Be working toward his or her first bachelor's degree.
  • Have made any FAFSA corrections, such as signatures, by May 15th.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Be an Indiana resident.
  • Have submitted an official FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 10, with ISU as the first choice school. ISU's school code is 001807.
  • Enroll in the 21st Century Scholars Program while in 7th or 8th grade at an Indiana school. For questions about program eligibility, the student can contact his or her guidance counselor.

Amount

  • Pays 100% of regularly assessed tuition and fees at the undergraduate rate.
    • For students who initially enroll in college after July 1, 2016, the amount will be adjusted to coincide with demonstrated financial need (as measured by eligibility for the Frank O'Bannon Grant);
    • If no financial need, students will receive a one-time payment of $2,500.
    • Students who previously enrolled in the program, but do not qualify due to lack of financial need, will not be eligible for the one-time grant award.
  • Valid for 8 semesters of full-time enrollment.

Renewal


In order to receive the award for subsequent terms, students must do the following:

  • Complete 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer);
  • File the FAFSA on time every year after completing high school, even if not enrolling in college;
  • Graduate from college within 8 years of completing high school;
  • Fulfill the requirements of the 21st Century Scholars pledge, which promises to remain drug and alcohol-free.

Notification and Disbursement


If eligible, the 21st Century Scholars Grant will be listed on the student's award notification as well as posted to the student's MyISU Portal account. Funds are applied directly to the student's ISU account approximately ten days before the start of the applicable semester.


Further Information

For further information, visit 21st Century Scholars.

Contact

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