ITCC Indianapolis Community Partner-Resource & Info Guide

Student Support Services & Programs

NINA SCHOLARS IvyTech.edu/Nina

The Nina Scholars Program provides a scholarship award to assist with the cost of attendance at Ivy Tech, including books, fees, and an annual living allowance of $3,200. • Eligibility requirements: Individuals must meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) Be between the ages of 18 -25 who experienced foster care. (2) 18 or older with a physical disability. (3) 25 or older with dependents in their family unit. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed less than 24 credits at the time of application, are working towards their first college degree, demonstrate financial need, and have completed the FASFA. • Application process: Application information sessions are offered before the application deadline. Students will complete an online application and will need to provide 2 - 4 letters of recommendation. • Application deadline: March 1

TEEN WORKS IvyTech.edu/TeenWorksIndy

Teen Works Scholars is a scholarship program that offers tutoring, wrap-around support services, tuition-based scholarships, and a $100 monthly stipend. • Eligibility requirements: Students must be alumni of the Teen Works program, attend Ivy Tech full-time, and must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. • Application process: Apply at link.IvyTech.edu/TeenWorksApplication. • Application deadline: Applications are accepted year-round.

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES IvyTech.edu/IndyTRIO

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program by the U.S. Department of Education that provides additional support services to first-generation, low-income, and/or students with a disability while enrolled in college. Since this is a federally funded program, only select campuses provide this program. Check with your local Office of Student Affairs or academic advisor to see if your campus offers the TRIO Student Support Services program. • Eligibility requirements: Meet 2 of 3 criteria: (1) First Generation college student (neither parent earned a bachelor's degree by the time student was 18). (2) Students from low-income families (typically Pell-eligible). (3) Student with a documented disability. • Application process: Online at IvyTech.edu/IndyTRIO. • Application deadline: Applications are accepted year-round, serving up to 160 students per year.

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