Bloomington— Ivy Tech Day on April 8, 2025, made a big impact for the more than 11,000 students at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. During the college’s third annual day of giving, alumni, friends, employees, and partners gave $39,588 from 178 gifts. Bloomington ranked third statewide for total funds raised among Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses.

Statewide, Ivy Tech saw its most successful giving day yet, with $483,813 raised from more than 2,800 gifts. Donations support scholarships and student success programs, including Ivy Tech’s nationally ranked nursing program, which graduates more associate-level nurses (ASN/RN) than any other school in the country.

Some of the funds will help nursing students in need cover the cost of the NCLEX exam, one of the final steps to becoming a nurse.

We are removing barriers with Ivy Tech Day funds, including funding for certification exams, emergency aid, faculty development, and other student support such as scholarships.”

– Heidi Schulz, Executive Director of Development

“We are removing barriers with Ivy Tech Day funds, including funding for certification exams, emergency aid, faculty development, and other student support such as scholarships,” Heidi Schulz, executive director of development said. "Ivy Tech Bloomington is grateful to our donors for their gifts, which will have a lasting impact on our students and communities.”

The Bloomington campus offers $160,000 in scholarships each year to help students pay college costs and complete their education.

Ivy Tech’s impact on the state:

  • More than 4 in 5 Ivy Tech graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
  • The College contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy
  • 84% of graduates finish without student loan debt
  • Ivy Tech awarded more than 46,000 credentials in 2023-24 – nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers
  • Student completion rates have more than doubled (up 119%) since 2016

More information and a full summary of the statewide impact can be found at ivytech.edu/giveday.

About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Ivy Tech Foundation provides support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the college’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 counties in Indiana.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.