IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
The State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) announced that it has seen an unprecedented increase of on-time 2009-10 FAFSA filers and expects many of those applicants to have increased financial need and aid eligibility. SSACI estimates that the need-based Higher Education Award (O’Bannon Grants) could be reduced.
The SSACI 21st Century Scholar awards and the National Guard awards ARE NOT IMPACTED BY THE ESTIMATED REDUCTION.
The actual award amounts have not yet been determined by SSACI. IUPUI has provided “ESTIMATED” O’Bannon/Higher Education Grants to those who qualify based upon the guidance we have received from SSACI. The final awards to students will be determined by SSACI and that process will not occur until after the State of Indiana has finalized the state budget and SSACI receives their final funding amounts.
What does this mean for IUPUI students who normally receive SSACI HEA awards?
- Your award notification reflects an estimate. It is our understanding that SSACI is exploring a number of options and making every effort to increase maximum awards. It is quite possible that any SSACI estimated award shown on the award packages you receive from IUPUI could increase.
- SSACI will notify Indiana students of their final SSACI HEA award. If SSACI is able to increase awards from the estimated awards we are providing, we will plan to issue revised award notices (via email) to eligible students and you may view your updated financial aid information on OneStart.
Again, all of this is dependent upon the final Indiana State Budget and IUPUI does not have an estimated timeline on this process.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact this office via email at finaid@iupui.edu
