Families of financial aid recipients who have experienced a significant loss of income during 2019 or 2020 may be able to have their eligibility for aid re-evaluated. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships has an Unusual Circumstance Form (UCF) on our website that explains the process and required documentation. Select the ‘Important Forms’… Read more »
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SNAP Benefits for Eligible Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A change in federal law has made more students temporarily eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under regular SNAP rules, students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet one of the exemptions. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to… Read more »
Completing the Dream GAP Scholarships
Do you know a student on track to graduate in 2021 but has a financial need that may stand in their way? This semester, The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, will award 250 gap scholarships up to $2,500 to students who are in their final year of their postsecondary education… Read more »
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Announced Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Pell Grant Recipients
As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org. Check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit and please continue… Read more »
Loss of Income?
Families of financial aid recipients who have experienced a significant loss of income during 2019 or 2020 may be able to have their eligibility for aid re-evaluated. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships has an Unusual Circumstance Form (UCF) on our website that explains the process and required documentation. Select the ‘Important Forms’… Read more »
Snap Benefits for Eligible Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A change in federal law has made more students temporarily eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under regular SNAP rules, students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet one of the exemptions. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to… Read more »
2021-2022 Work Study News
Work Study News 2021/22 Academic Year Update regarding Federal Work Study!! Typically, departments cover 25% of the work study salary while the federal government covers 75%. For 2021-22 (due to the pandemic), IU South Bend has received a waiver from the federal government to pay 100% of work study salaries. However, because IUSB consistently… Read more »
The Duke Energy Scholarship Program
The Duke Energy Scholarship Program is currently open and accepting student applications. Eleven need-based scholarships of up to $4,000 will be awarded to students who reside in Vigo, Hendricks, Johnson, and Wayne Counties in the state of Indiana. Students will be awarded in the 2021 – 2022 academic school year. Eligibility Requirements Have a required minimum GPA… Read more »
Scholarship Opportunity Extended: Do you plan to take classes at the IU South Bend Elkhart Center?
If you plan to take classes at the IU South Bend Elkhart Center this Fall 2021 semester take a look at this possible scholarship opportunity! The IUSB-Tom and Sara Elkin Family Scholarship opportunity is extended. Apply for consideration via the IU Online Scholarship Application. Complete your General Application, if you have not done so already. … Read more »
Important Departmental Work Study Match Information
Effective for Work Study pay periods that begin 6/13/2021 departments will again be responsible for 25% of student earnings. The last bi-weekly pay period in which the current 100% match rate will continue will end on 6/12/2021. This pay period will have a check date of 6/25/2021. Departments need to ensure they have funds in… Read more »