FILL OUT THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only way to apply for federal student aid. Ivy Tech will use 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.
Each year, we award over $143 million in scholarships, grants, and work-study funds. You may be eligible for more than you think!
Submitting the FAFSA is the most important thing you can do if you want financial aid.
The FAFSA is free—you don’t need to pay anyone to prepare it for you.
The NEW FAFSA is Live
The federal aid system underwent a significant update this year, aiming to make the process more straightforward and accessible for students and families. The 2024-2025 FAFSA form was revised to have fewer questions. The new form makes it easier to get your tax information, as you can directly retrieve it with the IRS information retrieval tool. Access to Federal Pell grants has also been expanded.
For All Students
All students—of any age—who wish to be considered for aid must file the FAFSA each year. Additionally, Indiana recently passed a law that every high school senior in Indiana must complete a FAFSA before they graduate (with a few exceptions). Have you submitted yours yet? If not, we're here to help.
Submit your FAFSA and include our school code (009917) to see how much financial aid you will qualify for!
Need Help WITH Your FAFSA?
Ivy Tech is Here for You
Attending college can be a big financial decision for you and your family; finding financial aid can seem overwhelming. Ivy Tech's financial aid advisors are here to help you get the money you need to pay for your education.
Tuesdays@TheTech
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 in completing the enrollment process, including filling out the FAFSA. Just stop by or visit ivytech.edu/tuesdays to schedule an appointment.
Special FAFSA Support Events
Ivy Tech financial aid experts can help you complete your FAFSA. We're offering several FAFSA support events in May and June at campuses around the state to help students complete theirs.
Upcoming FAFSA Support Sessions
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Call 1-888-489-5463 for more info.
FAFSA Support Sessions
All Anderson FAFSA support sessions will take place on campus at 815 E 60th Street, Anderson IN, 46013.
All Batesville FAFSA support sessions will take place at our Tuesdays at the Tech events, which are held in on campus at 1 Ivy Tech Drive, Batesville, IN 47006.
All Bloomington FAFSA support sessions will take place at our Tuesdays at the Tech events, which are held in our Ferguson Building Enrollment Center at 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404.
Fort Wayne is hosting a variety of events that will include FAFSA support sessions. Please join us at these events hosted on campus at 3701 Dean Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
Indianapolis is hosting a variety of events that will include FAFSA support sessions. Please join us at these events hosted on campus in the Enrollment Center, 50 W Fall Creek Parkway N Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Event
Date
Time
Tuesday at the Tech: Financial Aid for New Students
Tuesday, May 14th
9 am - 5 pm
FAFSA Filing for All Students
Wednesday, May 15th
9 am - 6pm
FAFSA Filing for All Students
Monday, May 20th
9 am - 6 pm
FAFSA Filing for All Students
Tuesday, June 4th
8am - 5 pm
Tuesday at the Tech: Financial Aid for New Students
All Lawrenceburg FAFSA support sessions will take place at our Tuesdays at the Tech events, which are held at the Lawrenceburg Riverfront Campus at 50 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
Madison is hosting a variety of events that will include FAFSA support sessions. Please join us at these events hosted on campus in the Enrollment Center at 590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250.
All Michigan City FAFSA support sessions will take place at our Tuesdays at the Tech events, which are held on campus at 3714 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Valparaiso is hosting a variety of events that will include FAFSA support sessions. Please join us at these events hosted on campus at 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Don't worry if you can't bring everything, we can still help you get started!
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 don’t have a driver’s license, don’t worry about this step.
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
Deadline
2023-2024
Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024
2021
June 30, 2024
2024-2025
Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
2022
June 30, 2025
2025-2026
Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026
2023
June 30, 2026
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.