21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS
Have you heard about Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program?
It offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school, depending upon financial need. Tuition is a big part of college expenses, and the 21st Century Scholarship may provide tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid over the course of four years.
Indiana started the 21st Century Scholars in 1990 to ensure that every student can afford a college education. Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed to receive up to four years of undergraduate tuition. If you attend a private or an independent institution, the state will award an amount comparable to that of a public institution. If you attend a participating proprietary (private career) school, the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
As a 21st Century Scholar, you can get help finding free tutoring, a mentor and a part-time job, and once you get to college, students who are 21st Century Scholars receive support to finish their college degrees.
WHEN TO ENROLL
You can enroll your child in the program from the time they enter 7th grade to June 30 of their 8th grade year.
Parents of 8th graders are encouraged to enroll their child as soon as possible to not miss out on this important opportunity.
WHO CAN ENROLL
To enroll, your child must:
- Be a resident of Indiana
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Be enrolled in 7th and 8th grade at an
- Indiana public or private school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education
- Be a member of a family that meets income eligibility requirements
INCOME GUIDELINES
For more information about the income guidelines for the 21st Century Scholarship, click here.
READY TO ENROLL?
Once you are ready to enroll, the first step is to create a parent account. You will need to provide your name and an email address to create an account. Visit Scholars.IN.gov/enroll for more information on the application process. Follow the 3 simple steps below to enroll and start your child on the path to becoming a 21st Century Scholar.
21st Century Scholars Enrollment Flyer
QUESTIONS
Contact Ms. Williams, CMS School Counselor at (812) 376-4406 or williamssh@bcsc.k12.in.us