Eligibility Requirements
State program to provide tuition and fee assistance at public colleges for eligible children of disabled Indiana veterans, eligible children and spouses of certain members of the Indiana National Guard killed while serving on state active duty, and eligible children and spouses of certain Indiana public safety officers killed in the line of duty.
- Be the biological or legally adopted dependent child of a disabled Indiana veteran
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by your college
- Details and exceptions are available at the SSACI web site.
Benefits - Up to 124 credit hours of financial assistance and class-associated fees
- Books and housing are not included
How to Apply and Maintain Your Benefits - Complete and submit the Federal Student Aid FAFSA, due March 10th of each year. Visit the FAFSA website for instructions
- and online forms
- Complete and submit State Form 20234 (for children of individuals injured on active duty) or State Form 52363 (for children of guardsmen injured while on active duty). Submit all forms to the State Student Assistance Commission (SSACI) at least 30 days before the start of your college term.
- The approved application will be returned to you. You must submit the approved application to your college’s Financial Aid office.
* Disclaimer - This information is not intended to be a comprehensive guide for all benefits and eligibility requirements. Contact:
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs or
Indiana's State Student Assistance Commission.