Category: Career Cost

Scammers are everywhere, and the world of scholarships is no exception. Don’t fall for these dirty tricks: A guaranteed scholarship in exchange for a fee. Remember, scholarships are free! Unsolicited scholarship offers from someone who contacts you via phone, text or email.  Offers to sell you a list of exclusive scholarships. Legitimate scholarships won’t be found on such a list. A general rule of thumb is if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. And never give away personal information, such as your Social Security number or…

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Award Letter This is a term sometimes used for an offer from a college or career school that states the type and amount of financial aid the school is willing to provide if you accept admission and register to take classes at that school. Cost of Attendance (COA) The total amount it will cost you to go to school—usually stated as a yearly figure. COA includes tuition and fees; room and board (or a housing and food allowance); and allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees and dependent care. It…

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Hey everybody, even though we are out of the classroom does not mean there are not things we should be doing. One of the most important items you need to be taking care of is filing for FAFSA. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for financial aid because you were not paying attention to the deadlines. If you need more information about FAFSA, Learn More Indiana has the answers.

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There’s so much information out there about financial aid that you’re bound to read or hear something that isn’t quite right. Here, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Education, is a list of common myths about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. MYTH: Financial aid isn’t for older, non-traditional students. FACT: Your age doesn’t matter, neither does the number of years you’ve been out of school. MYTH: I only have to fill out the FAFSA form once. FACT: You have to fill out the FAFSA…

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See LearnMoreIndiana.org/statefinancialaid for full details and requirements. What is it? Who Qualifies? How Much? Child of Veterans and Public Safety Officers Grant (CVO) Students whose parent is a deceased or disabled military veteran, deceased public safety officer or permanently disabled state trooper. Up to 100% of tuition costs at public Indiana colleges. Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities Black or Hispanic students who will participate in student teaching during the upcoming school year. The amount varies basedon student need andavailable funds. EARN Indiana Any student who demonstrates need.…

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