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SSACI > Grants/Scholarships - by Program > FAQs FAQs

How do I apply for state grants?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Processor for state scholarship/grant consideration after January 1st but on or before March 10th each year.

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Why does SSACI request additional information such as signed copies of federal and state tax returns, sources of income, documentation of residency, etc…?

Why do I need to provide this information?
Eligibility for SSACI's programs can not be determined until the requested information is received.

If I don't file taxes, what do I do?
Provide SSACI a statement listing the source(s) and amount of your income, including supporting documentation such as 1099 statements.

How do I document residency?
Provide SSACI a signed copy of your State of Indiana tax return. If you did not file a return, provide a copy of your current lease or mortgage.

Where do I send the information?
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
150 West Market Street
Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
FAX 317-232-3260

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My grant isn't for the correct college, what do I do?

Click here to update your college choice on-line at SSACI's eStudent web site. Or, you may use your Grant Notification to update the information and mail or fax it to SSACI. If you do not have access to the web, or have lost your Grant Notification, provide the following information to SSACI via mail or fax:

  • Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Name and Location of New College
  • Signature
  • Date

If you are switching colleges for the winter or spring quarter(s), or the spring semester, update your college choice for second semester following the steps above.

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Why didn't I get a grant?

You may look at your application materials online at eStudent, http://www.in.gov/ssaci/estudentSome reasons for not receiving a grant include:

  • Grants are based on financial need and you didn't show need for the college chosen
  • You didn't respond to a SSACI request for additional information by the deadline
  • Your parents are not residents of the state of Indiana or you are an independent student who is not a resident of Indiana
  • Your eligibility has expired (you have ten years to use up to eight semesters of grant)
  • You are attending a non-eligible institution (Colleges and Universities Eligible to Receive State Financial Aid )
  • You have a prior degree
  • Did not file the FAFSA by the MARCH 10th receipt date deadline

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After requesting a change of college, why did my grant go down or get withdrawn completely?

SSACI grants are for tuition only and tuition varies between colleges.

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I received a Grant Notice earlier and received a certain dollar amount, later I received another Notice that indicated my grant was lowered or withdrawn completely, why?

The college has a verification process mandated by the federal government in which it must verify information on the FAFSA. The number of FAFSA forms verified varies between colleges, but it must equal at least 30% of all FAFSAs received at that college. Colleges are also free to verify more than the mandated 30% of applications if they so choose. If the verification of your FAFSA results in any change, the college is required to send SSACI this information which may result in a revision or withdrawal of your state grant.

SSACI also has a verification process. If information is missing or incomplete on your FAFSA, SSACI must verify the correct information by requesting documents such as state tax returns, welfare receipts, a copy of your driver's license, etc.

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How did I get this grant and what do I do with it?

If you filled out the FAFSA and marked that you are a resident of Indiana then the information was sent to SSACI. You do not have to do anything with it as long as the grant is for the correct college. The college has been notified and it will credit your account if you are eligible. The grant can only be used for tuition.

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Can this grant be used at an out-of-state institution?

No, the grant can be used only at (Colleges and Universities Eligible to Receive State Financial Aid ).

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Do I have to pay back the grant?

No, the grant is "free" money, but you must maintain the required enrollment. If you drop classes or withdraw completely, your state grant can be reduced or withdrawn, even after the college has applied it to your bill.

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