available sources of aid
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GRANTS
|
| Award |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Comments |
| Indiana Grants |
Indiana Residency • Need Based |
$200 to $7,054 |
FAFSA must be received by federal processor by March 10 |
| Federal Pell Grants |
Financial Need |
$400 to $5,550 |
Federal Grant; Must file FAFSA |
Click here for the above grant applications.
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|
LOANS & WORK
|
| Award |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Comments |
Federal Direct Loan Subsidized |
Financial Need |
Up to $3,500 (Freshman) Up to $4,500 (Sophomore) Up to $5,500 (Junior and Senior) |
Federal funding; Must file FAFSA; 6 month deferment |
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized |
Non-Need Based |
Up to $3,500 (Freshman) Up to $4,500 (Sophomore) Up to $5,500 (Junior and Senior) |
Federal
funding; Must file FAFSA; Interest is charged upon disbursement. |
| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Award |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Comments |
| Indiana Grants & Scholarships |
Financial Need |
Varies |
Visit http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2359.htm for more information. |
| Scholarship America's Dream Award |
Second year of education beyond high school |
$5000-$15,000 and grows each year |
Click here for more information. |
| College Scholarships.com |
Varies |
Varies |
Visit http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/non-traditional.htm for more information. |
| Rent-A-Center Make A Difference |
Varies |
Varies |
Click here for more information. |
| IRS Tax Benefits |
Varies |
Varies |
The IRS's Tax Information for Students and IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education, provide helpful guidance on how to obtain tax benefits for adults returning to school. |
| Back to College.com |
Varies |
Varies |
Visit http://www.back2college.com/library/scholarships.htm for more information. |
| American Legion Auxiliary |
Veterans or families of veterans |
Varies |
Visit http://www.alaforveterans.org/pages/default.aspx for more information. |
| Grahame and Thelma Somerville Scholarship |
Non-Need Based |
Tuition and Fees Amount |
Click here (PDF) for more information. |
| Emerge Scholarship |
Women returning to college |
$5000 |
Click here for more information. |
| Talbots Scholarship |
Women Only |
$15,000 or $30,000 |
Click here for more information. |
| Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program |
Junior or Seniors in college |
Up to $10,000 |
Click here for more information. |
| Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund |
Low-income women, 35 and older |
Varies |
Click here for more information. |
| Executive Women International |
Women, chapter members |
$2,500 |
Click here for more information. |
| Nursing Scholarship |
Future Nurses |
$5000 |
Click here for more information. |
| Indiana Women's Foundation |
Women, other qualifications vary |
Varies |
Click here for more information. |
| AAUW (formerly American Association of University Women) |
Women |
Varies |
Click here for more information. |
| Business and Professional Women's Foundation |
Women |
Varies |
Click here for more information. |
| Clubs/Local Chapters |
Varies |
Varies |
Check with your local chapter of the American Businesswomen's Association, Kiwanis, Rotary and Altrusa. These organizations tend to offer scholarships. |
| Employer Scholarships |
Varies |
Varies |
Your spouse's employer may offer assistance for your education. EXCEL has enrolled students who have had this benefit. |
| Veteran Benefits |
Veterans |
Varies |
Available to those who qualify. Eligibility is determined by the Veteran's Administration, and potentially eligible students should contact their local Veteran's Administration representative. |
| PAYMENT PLANS |
| Information |
Comments |
| College Three-Payment Plan |
If you are unable to pay the full amount of tuition at registration, the three-payment installment plan may be used. At registration, you will pay any required fees, 1/3 of the tuition, and a $25 installment plan fee. The second installment will be due the last class of Module 2. The third installment will be due the first class of Module 4. The three-payment installment plan may be used in each semester. A promissory note will be required at registration. Contact the Business Office for payments. |
| Employer Assisted Payment Plan |
If your employer will assist you in your educational costs, you may defer payment of tuition by providing documentation from the company prior to registration. This includes a letter on company letterhead or the appropriate company form stating your eligibility and copy of your company policy regarding percentage of tuition and fees covered. You will be required to pay all fees and the Enrollment Deposit as well as to sign a Promissory Note (Employer Assisted Payment Plan) at registration. The College will provide a listing of all charges and notification of your successful completion of program modules according to your employer’s requirements. You agree to expeditiously submit invoices to your employer for reimbursement and pay the college not later than the next class meeting after you have received reimbursement. |
| Credit |
Credit cards and personal checks are accepted for payment of tuition and fees. |