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Twenty-First Century Scholars


The Twenty-First 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.
  • 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 Twenty-First 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.
  • Must be used within a year of graduating high school.
  • Students beginning their undergraduate degree after June 30, 2012 will be required to meet the following GPA requirements:
    • Freshmen must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines.
    • Sophomores must maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative program GPA.
    • Juniors and seniors must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative program GPA.

Notification and Disbursement


If eligible, the Twenty-First 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 Twenty-First Century Scholars.

Contact

Student Financial Aid
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