Your First Step to Financial Aid Eligibility

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only way to apply for federal student aid. Ivy Tech uses your FAFSA to evaluate your financial need and determine how much aid (including federal, state, and directly from Ivy Tech) you are eligible to receive. Not only that, filing the FAFSA also opens up other opportunities like the Federal Work-Study Program and Ivy Tech’s Summer-Flex Scholarship. 

You are required to file the FAFSA for each year you are in college. Remember to file before the deadline each year to continue to receive financial aid. Even if you aren’t sure if you’ll qualify for aid, we recommend still filing just in case. The FAFSA is completely free to file and you can get help completing your application at events like Ivy Tech’s Tuesdays@TheTech. 

Ivy Tech’s School Code: 009917
This code is used for all Ivy Tech locations.

Who Must File

Anyone — of any age or income level — who wishes to be considered for federal financial aid, as well as many state and college aid opportunities, must file the FAFSA each school year.

In addition, all Indiana graduating seniors* are now required to fill out the FAFSA before they graduate.

* With some exceptions for students at certain nonpublic schools and for students who have a parent sign a waiver.

When to File

The 2025–26 FAFSA closes June 30, 2026. 

The 2026–27 FAFSA opens October 1, 2025 and closes June 30, 2027. To qualify for full financial aid eligibility, file before April 15, 2026. 

View other FAFSA deadlines here.

Need Help Filing Your FAFSA?

Stop by your local Ivy Tech campus any time for one-on-one assistance or join us during a Tuesdays@TheTech event. Each Tuesday, enrollment specialists offer personalized support with the college application and enrollment process, including filling out the FAFSA. Just stop by or visit ivytech.edu/tuesdays to schedule an appointment.

FAFSA Filing Events

Ivy Tech campuses also host special FAFSA Filing events, usually around when the application opens in October and is due in April! Check the Tuesdays@TheTech page to find out when one is happening near you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA

To ensure Ivy Tech receives an electronic copy of your FAFSA, include the Ivy Tech school code: 009917. This code is used for all Ivy Tech locations.

All students and contributors to the FAFSA (parents and spouses, if applicable) must be authenticated with their own Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). An FSA ID is a username and password that you can use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. You cannot share an FSA ID with another user.

Users who have not previously completed a FAFSA and still need to create an FSA ID should do so as soon as possible by creating an account at studentaid.gov. To obtain an FSA ID, users need a social security number (SSN) or must undergo a knowledge-based, matching quiz to validate their identity.

Once you have created an FSA ID, it becomes your permanent FSA ID for use from year to year. Do not try to create a new one each year — this will cause FAFSA processing errors. Be sure to use a permanent email address on the form, not your high school email so you can use your FAFSA account throughout college.

Create an Account to Get Your FSA ID

 

When filling out your FAFSA, you will need access to forms of identification such as:

Your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number

You can find the number on your Social Security card. If you don’t have access to it and don’t know where it is, ask your parent or legal guardian or get a new or replacement Social Security card from the Social Security Administration.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, but meet Federal Student Aid’s basic eligibility requirements, you’ll need to supply your Alien Registration number.

To complete your FAFSA, you will need three main pieces of tax and financial information:

1. Your tax return – The FAFSA asks for information about you and your family’s finances, including tax returns. You may be able to automatically retrieve your tax information from the IRS.

FAFSA Aid Year

Semesters Covered

Tax Return Needed

2024-2025

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Summer 2025

2022

2025-2026

Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Summer 2026

2023

2026-2027

Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Summer 2027

2024

2. Records of your untaxed income – Untaxed income won’t apply to everyone but includes items like child support received, interest income, and veterans' non-education benefits.

3. Records of your current financial assets – On the FAFSA, you will be asked to report the current amounts of items such as savings and checking account balances, as well as the value of any investments you may have. Investments include items such as stocks, bonds, and any real estate that is not the home you are currently living in.

Notice for Dependent Students: At least one parent must be included as a contributor in your application and will need to provide consent and approval to have federal tax information transferred to the FAFSA form. If they do not do so, you won’t be eligible for federal student aid.

Dependent Students

If you are under age 24 or do not meet any of the conditions to be an independent student, you will need to include at least one of your parents’ information as well as your own on your FAFSA. Click here to see the federal definition of dependency status for financial aid purposes.

MORE FAFSA RESOURCES

Special Circumstances Review: 

We understand that there may be situations when a student's true financial situation is not fully reflected by the questions on the FAFSA. These students may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a Special Circumstances Review.

Reasons that MAY be considered for a Special Circumstances Review:

  • Loss of employment or pay cuts
  • Loss of other income
  • Death of student's spouse (or dependent student's parent)
  • Unusual expenses (such as medical costs)

Reasons that CANNOT be used for a Special Circumstances Review:

  • Charitable giving
  • Vacation expenses
  • Tax bills
  • You already qualify for the maximum Pell Grant and loan amounts ("zero EFC")

If you feel you have an extreme situation that may allow for a Special Circumstances Review, contact your campus Financial Aid Office to determine if you should complete the Special Circumstances Review form. The Financial Aid Office will review your situation with you and determine what documentation you need to submit to support your request for this review.

Unusual Circumstances Review: 

We understand that there may be situations when a student does not meet the federal financial aid requirements to be considered independent on the FAFSA and yet, may not be able to provide parent information. These students may be considered on a case-by-case basis for a Review.

Reasons that MAY be considered for a Review

  • Abandonment by parents
  • Abusive family environment that threatens your health or safety
  • Parents' location is unknown
  • Other extreme situations with documentation

Reasons that CANNOT be used for a Review

  • Parents refuse to contribute to your education
  • Parents are not willing to provide information on the FAFSA or for verification
  • Parents do not claim you as a dependent for income tax purposes
  • You fully support yourself financially

If you feel you have an extreme situation that may allow for a Review, visit your campus Financial Aid Office to determine if you should complete the Unusual Circumstances Review Form. The Financial Aid Office will review your situation with you and determine what documentation you will need to submit to support your request for a Review.

Students Without a High School Diploma

If you do not have a high school diploma (or High School Equivalency Diploma) and have not been homeschooled, please be aware of the following:

  • Students who were enrolled in a program of study prior to July 1, 2012 will be considered for financial aid.
  • Students who enroll in a program of study after July 1, 2012 will not be eligible for financial aid without a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
  • If you DO have a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (or you will have one prior to enrolling at Ivy Tech), or you were homeschooled but mistakenly answered "no" to those questions on your FAFSA, you can correct your FAFSA. Go to studentaid.gov/fafsa and select Log In To Edit, or talk with your local Financial Aid Office.

Homeless or Unaccompanied Youth or At Risk of Being Homeless

Have you, at any time within the past few years, been identified (by your high school district homeless liaison or the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) as an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or at risk of being homeless? If so, click here for more information and documentation instructions.

Ward of the Court, Orphan, or Emancipated Minor or Legal Guardianship

If you are a Ward of the Court, an Orphan, an Emancipated Minor, or in a Legal Guardianship, please click here for more information and documentation instructions.

Drug Offenses

Some students who were convicted of a federal or state offense for selling or possessing illegal drugs (offenses that occurred while they were receiving federal student aid) may not be eligible to receive federal student aid for a specific period of time.

Information from your most recent FAFSA will be used to determine your financial aid eligibility for the summer semester. If you have already filed the FAFSA for the current academic year, you do not need to re-file. If you need to add Ivy Tech to your FAFSA, our school code is 009917.

You may need to fill out multiple documents and forms related to financial aid.

 

What is Verification?

Verification is the process Ivy Tech uses to confirm that the data reported on a student’s FAFSA is accurate. Ivy Tech can contact students for documentation pertaining to the information reported. 

Why Might I Be Selected for Verification?

A student might be selected for financial aid verification if there were discrepancies or mismatched data found with the information provided on the FAFSA. For example, income or tax information does not match what has been reported or a social security number or date of birth are different from what has been filed. We want to assist students in clearing up any discrepancies so that financial aid can be packaged and awarded. If you’ve been selected for FAFSA verification, submit all requested items as quickly as possible, since your file cannot be reviewed or completed until the process has been completed. 

If you are selected for verification, don’t assume you’re being accused of doing anything wrong! Some people are selected at random; some schools verify all students' FAFSAs. All you need to do is provide the documentation your school asks for. This may include a request for additional tax information if your household size has changed due to you or your parent marrying or remarrying.

READ MORE ABOUT VERIFICATION

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askanderson@ivytech.edu

Kady Finnerty
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765-643-7133 ext 062089

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200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

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Columbus, IN 47203

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Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
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August 17
December 7
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574-289-7001, ext. 5339
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Elkhart Financial Aid Office
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

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812-429-1429
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Evansville Financial Aid Office
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

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260-480-4136
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3701 Dean Drive, Student Life Center, Room 118
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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Hamilton County Financial Aid
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

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Call -  317-921-4300, Option 0.

Federal Work Study Inquires 

Email - HamiltonCounty-FWS@ivytech.edu 

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Financial Aid Questions for Military & Veterans
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Indianapolis, IN 46208

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Kokomo Financial Aid
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

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1 Ivy Tech Dr
Logansport, IN 46947

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2545 Silveus Crossing Room 209
Warsaw, IN 46582

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Lafayette Financial Aid
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1233
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Lawrence Financial Aid Office
9301 East 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

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Logansport Financial Aid
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947

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812-265-2580, ext. 4100
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Madison Financial Aid
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Financial Aid Team
Julie Wade, Director of Financial Aid
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812-265-2580, ext. 4148

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765-651-3100, ext. 3416
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Marion Financial Aid Office
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

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219-879-9137
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Michigan City Financial Aid
3714 Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360

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765-289-2291, ext. 1230
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Muncie Financial Aid
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305

Fax: 765-282-2414

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765-289-2291, ext. 1230
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New Castle Financial Aid
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

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765-966-2656, ext. 1219
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Richmond Financial Aid
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

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765-932-7191
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Rushville Financial Aid
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173

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812-246-3301, ext. 4504
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Sellersburg Financial Aid
8204 Highway 311, Pfau Hall, A2
Sellersburg, IN 47172

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March 15

574-289-7001
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South Bend Financial Aid Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

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812-298-2293
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Terre Haute Financial Aid Office
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

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219-476-1001
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3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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