MISSION STATEMENT

The Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) recognizes an eligible postsecondary institution that has successfully demonstrated a supportive environment for its United States military-affiliated student population from application to graduation.

COLLEGIATE PURPLE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS (Coming in Spring 2025)

These postsecondary institutions have successfully demonstrated a commitment to excellence by serving military-affiliated students in Indiana through one of three levels of service. There are thirty-seven (37) standards across eight (8) categories (core requirements, marketing & communication strategies, admissions & enrollment, financial support, institutional support systems, student support services, student engagement, and career & community engagement opportunities) that an institution will complete.

AWARD DESIGNATION CRITERIA

This is a voluntary participation award determination.

CPSI Field Guide and Appendices (COMING SOON!)

• Collegiate Purple Star Field Guide
• Appendix A: Acronyms and Definitions
• Appendix B: Resources
• Appendix C: Military-Connected Holidays
• Appendix D: CPSI Self-Assessment
• Appendix E: 2023 Veterans Education Pathways Taskforce Members

CPSI Application (Coming in January 2025)

• Collegiate Purple Star Award Application
• Application Upload Documents List
• Eligible Post Secondary Institutions List

Questions?

Email CollegiatePurpleStar@che.in.gov

RESOURCES

• Collegiate Purple Star Ceremony, Indiana Statehouse North Atrium, April 30, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. Register for free to attend virtually or in person!

Guidance

• Taskforce Recommendations
  • Indiana Veterans’ Education Pathways Taskforce Recommendations, 2023
  • George W. Bush Institute; Enrolling and Supporting Student Veterans- The Right Thing for Higher Education, 2022
  • George W. Bush Institute; Veterans Program Policy Recommendations for Institutions of Higher Learning, 2021
• Articles
• Related Indiana Code (IC)
  • IC-21-18-18: Higher Education Purple Star Designation
  • IC-21-42-72-2: Credit for Military Service Courses

Educational Opportunities

CPSI Lunch & Learn Educational Series is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Click HERE to join on the following dates:

• June 12: CPSI Introduction/Standard Highlights by CHE staff
• July 17: Becoming a GI Bill Provider by Amber Mertens, IDVA
• August 14: M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
• September: TBD
• October 16: Creating a Military Hub by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
• November: TBD
• December 11: CPSI Application Process by CHE staff

Previous Training Materials