FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, oh my!
The process of applying for financial aid can feel a little complicated. We try to keep it straight-forward to help you discover all they opportunities available to you and your unique situation.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for federal grants and loans, and some state grants and programs. It is also used to help determine your financial need for any other need-based grants and scholarships you may apply for.
The FAFSA application period for the 2022-23 academic year opened on October 1, 2021. Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible for the best financial aid opportunities. The deadline to be considered for state aid is April 15, 2022.
The application will ask for school codes. Indiana University East's school code is 001811.
Filing early is especially important if you plan to:
- apply for additional need-based scholarships, most of which require FAFSA documentation of your need, and can have early deadlines
- apply for need-based grants that have limited funds (you'll want to apply before the funds run out!)
Then, apply for aid at IU East
In order for us to compile your financial aid package, you need to be accepted to IU East and have listed (or added) our school code on your FAFSA.
Bonus: We offer automatic, admission-based scholarships to:
- Incoming, on-campus freshmen (must apply by February 15th, 2022 to be considered).
See scholarship requirements & amounts - Associate's degree holders from Ivy Tech Richmond (must apply by May 1, 2022 to be considered).
See scholarship requirements & amounts
IU and IU East offer a number of scholarships with varying requirements. There are scholarships for freshmen, upperclassmen, and grad students; there are scholarships based on need, merit, field of study, and background. There may be one out there waiting for you!
Some deadlines can be as early as December 1, so check it out ASAP to find out what you might be eligible for.
- Please note: These scholarships are different than the automatic, admissions-based scholarships, and the central IU Scholarships app makes it easy to find and apply for them, so don't miss out!
- Incoming freshmen: If you would like to apply for these scholarships, you'll need to create your IU account to access the IU Scholarships app.
External aid is any aid awarded outside of the FAFSA filing process or the IU & IU East Scholarship application process. This can include scholarships, grants, fee remissions, or other forms of assistance.
To ensure your financial aid package is calculated correctly, we'll need you to provide documentation of your external aid by uploading documents to go.iu.edu/FAsecure or completing the 'Reporting other awards' form available in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
- Make sure the documentation includes your name and the name & amount of the award.
- Scan or take a clear, well-lit photo of the document before uploading.
- You can also bring your documentation to the Financial Aid office and we'll make the necessary copies.
Key Deadlines
02/15/2022: IU East admission application deadline for automatic scholarship consideration
04/15/2022: Indiana FAFSA deadline
05/01/2022: Priority admission application deadline
School Code
Indiana University East's federal school code is:
001811
Questions?
Contact the Office of Financial Aid.
- Phone: 765-973-8206
- Fax: 765-973-8288
- Email: eaosfa@iue.edu
- Email (veteran-specific questions): iuevets@iue.edu
Or drop by the office in Whitewater Hall, Suite 112.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Date/Deadline Type | Date/Deadline |
|---|---|
FAFSA Open Date: | 10/01/2021 |
Recommended IU East Application Date: | 11/22/2021 |
Automatic Merit Scholarship Deadline: | 02/15/2022 |
Indiana FAFSA Filing Deadline: | 04/15/2022 |
Priority IU East Application and FAFSA Deadline: | 05/01/2022 |
Final Application Deadline | 08/18/2022 (Online) or |