Indiana

Indiana Governor Proposes Scholarship Program

February 6th, 2007

A college scholarship program proposed by Governor Daniels goes beyond merit-based scholarship programs in other states by requiring that students who leave the state three years after graduation to repay the money.
The Education Commission of the States says at least 17 states offer general merit-based scholarships, but none have post-graduation strings attached as Indiana proposes.
Daniels [...]

Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarship Program

January 4th, 2007

The Indiana Broadcasters Association is offering scholarships for students pursuing an education in broadcasting. If you are a high school senior or current college student you may qualify for scholarship money. Criteria include at least a 3.0 grade point average, some level of credit in telecommunications, or journalism, and plans to attend an [...]

Irsay family establishes SMU scholarship for Indiana students

October 27th, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS – The Irsay family has established a scholarship fund at SMU, the alma mater of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.
Applicants must be from Indiana high schools. The program will award one student full tuition for four years, plus room and board if the student lives on campus.
“SMU provided me with a great education and [...]

The Hoosier Safety Scholarship program from Indiana Homeland Security Foundation

August 21st, 2006

Indiana Homeland Security Foundation has announced the creation of a new scholarship program for students interested in pursuing careers in public safety.
The Hoosier Safety Scholarship program is for Indiana residents interested in a higher education degree and who currently volunteer with a local public safety organization. Incoming and continuing students are both eligible to apply. [...]

Indiana University gave students excess financial aid

June 8th, 2006

Indiana University awarded students more than $250,000 in excess financial aid, an audit has found, but students who received more than they should have will not have to repay the money.
A State Board of Accounts audit last month showed IU gave students $273,889 more than it should have between July 2004 to June 2005. The [...]

Indiana University overpays financial aid

June 3rd, 2006

Indiana University awarded students more than $250,000 in excess financial aid, an audit has found, but students who received more than they should have will not have to repay the money.
A State Board of Accounts audit last month showed IU gave students $273,889 more than it should have between July 2004 to June 2005. The [...]

Loan limits increase for college students

July 7th, 2007

A federal law that takes effect this week spells more money in the pockets of college undergraduates who borrow from Uncle Sam.
The new law changes the annual Stafford loan limits for students who qualify for financial aid. The change provides an additional $875 per year for freshmen and $1,000 per year for sophomores. The $5,500 [...]

BSU scholarship to assist African-American students

June 10th, 2007

A scholarship program to assist African-American students at Ball State University has been established by Ball State alumni.
The Aaron B. and LaVon S. Floyd and Dr. Levan R. Scott Scholarship was created with a $50,000 gift from the Floyd family. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to incoming full-time students, with a preference for African-Americans [...]

Sallie Mae Executive Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee on Private Loans and College Affordability

June 8th, 2007

Sallie Mae Senior Vice President Barry Goulding today testified at the Senate Banking Committee hearing, ‘Paying for College: The Role of Private Student Lending’ to demonstrate how Sallie Mae serves students and parents in the private education loan market.
Goulding emphasized Sallie Mae’s ‘1-2-3 approach’ to paying for college: 1) after tapping personal financial resources such [...]

When choosing college savings plan be sure to consider state income tax breaks

June 1st, 2007

Parents and grandparents have already stashed more than $100 billion in 529 state college saving and prepaid tuition plans. And since Congress last year made the federal tax benefits of these plans permanent, interest in them has grown.
But picking a plan can be daunting — and not just because of the variety of investment choices [...]