Frank O'Bannon Grant

Scholarship Sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Summary
The Frank O’Bannon Grant helps Indiana students pay for college by covering tuition and regularly assessed fees at eligible public, private, and proprietary institutions. The award is need‑based (determined by your FAFSA) and includes both the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award.

Who this is for (basic eligibility)
- Indiana residency: You must be an Indiana resident by December 31 of the year before you apply and remain an Indiana resident during the academic year.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or eligible non‑citizen.
- Education: High school graduate or holder of a GED.
- Enrollment: You must attend (or plan to attend) an eligible Indiana postsecondary institution.
- Program: Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a program leading to an associate’s degree, a first bachelor’s degree, or a certificate program at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
- Enrollment status: Full‑time student (or plan to enroll full time).

How award amounts and renewal work (credit completion and SAP)
- Annual credit completion affects the amount you receive:
- 24–29 credit hours earned in the academic year = you qualify for the “Full‑time” award amount.
- 30+ credit hours earned in the academic year = you qualify for the “On‑time” award amount (the maximum).
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): You must meet your school’s SAP standards each year to renew the grant. Check your institution’s policies (GPA, pace of completion, attempted hours limits).
- Summer use: In some cases, degree‑seeking students may use the Frank O’Bannon grant for summer terms while enrolled part‑time. If you plan to use the grant in summer, confirm specific summer guidelines with your financial aid office.

Important deadlines and actions
- File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at FAFSA.gov by April 15 each year to be considered for the Frank O’Bannon Grant.
- Practical checklist:
1. Complete FAFSA by April 15.
2. Confirm Indiana residency status and bring documentation if requested.
3. Enroll full time (or plan to) in an eligible program/institution.
4. Track credits earned each academic year to meet renewal thresholds.
5. Contact your school’s financial aid office with questions about SAP, summer eligibility, or award amounts.

If you want, I can help you draft a checklist with dates and documents specific to your situation or walk through the FAFSA steps.