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 »
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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 »
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 »
State aid – FAFSA extension deadline 5/15/21
Good News! The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline. The extension is intended to ensure as many Hoosiers as possible can access financial aid in the coming academic year in the midst of challenges… 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 »
Study Abroad Scholarship Application Open – Summer 2021
Are you planning to attend the Study Abroad Programs this Summer 2021 that are planned for: Belize, Costa Rica, or Iceland? Follow the steps below to apply for scholarship opportunities to these programs. Deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 22, 2021. To Access the Scholarship Application: Log into your One.iu.edu account Search “Scholarships”… Read more »
FSA Announces New Site to Create and Manage All User IDs
With the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) transitioning to a new central website as part of its NextGen initiative, the office announced Monday that it will be retiring the use of the FSAID.ed.gov website and any associated links will direct to StudentAid.gov starting April 25. The soon to be retired site was where borrowers… Read more »
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) SCHOLARSHIP
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship applications are being accepted from area women 25 years and older who are enrolled in an accredited four-year college, junior college or community college, or an accredited post-high school technical program. Two winners will receive a $1,000 Scholarship from the South Bend branch of the American Association… 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 »