Indiana Career Scholarship Account
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Important Update: Transition of the CSA program to the Indiana Department of Education
Effective July 1, 2026, administration of the CSA program will transfer from the Office of the Indiana Treasurer of State to the Indiana Department of Education.
What this means for you:
- Current Services: Services provided by the program will continue without interruption during and after the transition.
- Points of Contact:
- For questions regarding the 2025-2026 school year, including customer service support for current students, invoicing matters, or transition updates, contact us at CSA@tos.in.gov or 317.232.0723.
- For questions regarding the 2026-2027 school year, including student application information, program eligibility, and provider eligibility, please reach out to the Indiana Department of Education at CSA@doe.in.gov.
- New Website/Resources: All program information and invoicing information will be available on the new website. Please update your bookmarks.
- Invoices and refunds for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Invoice Closure: Invoices for the 2025-2026 school year will close on Friday, May 1, at 3:30 PM.
- Refund Deadline: No refunds will be processed after Friday, May 1, at 3:30 PM.
Please take note of these deadlines to ensure all necessary provider payments and refund requests are completed on time as the CSA program transitions to the Indiana Department of Education.
Become a Provider with the Indiana Career Scholarship Account
Looking for a way to invest in future talent?
CSAs are innovative, state-funded scholarships designed to help students pursue their interests through unique career preparation opportunities, while giving local employers a chance to connect with and mentor the next generation of talent.
Providers are any organization that provides opportunities and services that fulfill the CSA program requirements. Providers include schools, employers, trade associations or employer organizations, labor unions, or intermediaries.
A CSA student develops technical skills on the job site.
CSA students enjoy spending part of the school day in a class setting earning a postsecondary credential.
CSA Requirements
Programs must meet the CSA required educational and work-based components, and effectively prepare students to take their next steps after high school.
CSA program requirements:
- Be employer-driven
- Support high school graduation requirements
- Be aligned to career and college
- Culminate in credentials of value
- Include work-based learning
For additional program rules and requirements, see the Provider Application Guide.
CSA Qualified Expenses
The Career Scholarship Account funds:
- Classes and equipment that apply to the student's chosen program
- Career coaching and navigation services
- Postsecondary education and training
- Certification and credentialing exams
- Transportation
Learn more about all CSA approved and excluded expenses in the “Spending Categories” guide.
CSA Spending Categories
*The CSA program is a cross-agency coordinated effort, administered by the Indiana Treasurer of State (TOS) in partnership with Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). IDOE approves the eligible programs, CHE approves the eligible providers, and the TOS approves eligible students and expenses.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CSA@tos.in.gov
(317) 232-0723