FRANK O'BANNON GRANT PROGRAM
FAFSA is the application for the Frank O'Bannon Grant. The FAFSA filing deadline
to apply for state aid for the 2008-2009 school year is:
RECEIVED by the federal processor after January 1, 2008 but on or before March 10, 2008.
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Frank O'Bannon Grant (formerly the Indiana Higher Education
Grant) Program, designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend
eligible postsecondary institutions, receives its funding through appropriations
made by the Indiana General Assembly. The grants, targeted to tuition
and regularly assessed fees, are "need-based" and do not require
repayment. Due to variations in appropriations, the number of filers
and the "need" of the filer base, the dollar value of state
grants will vary from year to year.
Frank O'Bannon Grant (formerly the Indiana Higher Education
Grant) includes both the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice
Award.
To qualify for state grant consideration the applicant must:
- be an Indiana resident;
- be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
- be a high school graduate or hold a GED
- attend, or plan to attend, an eligible
college or university
- be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a course of study leading to
an associates or first bachelors degree;
- be a full-time student, or plan to enroll as a full-time student.
(The state grant defines full-time as at least 12 credit hours per
term); and
- file an application (FAFSA) - receive by March 10 of the year preceding
the academic year the applicant plans to enroll.
NOTE: Questions about this program should be directed to the State Student
Assistance Commission of Indiana, Grant Division, 150 W. Market Street, Suite
500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317/232-2350. Or you can e-mail us at grants@ssaci.state.in.us.
Last Modified: Thursday, 24-Jan-2008 10:19:27 EST
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