弗兰克·奥班农·格兰特

The Frank O’Bannon Grant is a state programs meant to assist students who demonstrate financial need. It consist of the Higher Education Award (HEA) for public institution.  They receive funding through appropriations made by the 印第安纳州 General Assembly.

资格

学生必须:

• Have submitted a valid Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA)至四月十五日.  印第安纳州 State University (school code is 001807) must be listed on the students FAFSA. The Commission will consider students who file their FAFSA past the original deadline, 然而, limited funding is available on a 第一个-come basis ;
• Be an 印第安纳州 resident;
• 被录取 全职 (at least 12 credit hours) before the last day of the term to receive State 援助;
• Be working toward his or her 第一个 bachelor's degree;
• Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP);
• No separate application is required for this program.  印第安纳州 Commission of Higher Education will automatically contact you regarding your eligibility based off your FAFSA.  For more information visit http://in.gov/che/4506.htm.

量

• The amount varies from $950-$4,500 based on the Expected Family Contribution (成立分公司) as determined by the FAFSA.
• Restricted to tuition and fees only - Neither award pays for textbooks.
• Frank O’Bannon Grant offers incentives for eligible students:
  • Academic Honors Incentive ($800 per academic year) - graduate high school with Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, 第二次, 第三 and fourth award years, you are required to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA through end of previous award year;
  • Accelerated Schedule Incentive ($1300, 第二个 and 第三 years) - complete at least 39 credit hours by the end of the 第一个 year; complete at least 78 credit hours by the end of the 第二个 year;
  • Associate's Degree Incentive ($800, 第一个, 第二个, 第三, and fourth years) - earn an associate's degree from an accredited 印第安纳州 college or university before enrolling in a baccalaureate program.

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• Valid for 8 semesters of 全日制招生, and must be used within 8 years of initial application.
• 文件一个 FAFSA on time (April 15) for all consecutive years, skipping a year is permissible.
• 重要的: 印第安纳州 Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) requires that students meet the following credit completion standard to receive their On-Time award:
  • Earn 30 completed credit hours per academic year;
  • If you do not complete the 30 hours requirement,
    • Your Frank O’Bannon Grant will be reduced dollar value (Full-Time Award compared to an On-Time Award)
    • You must at least have 24 credit hours to receive the Frank O’Bannon Grant.

Notification and Disbursement

如果符合条件, the Frank O’Bannon Grant will be listed on the student's award notification as well as posted to the MyISU门户 账户. Funds are applied directly to the student's 账户 approximately nine days before the start of the applicable semester. 学生 can check their eligibility for state awards on their ScholarTrack 账户.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as "earned"?

• Anything earned at ISU for credit, including even D-
• All pre-college work, including dual-credit, AP, and LEAP
• 所有转移工作
• ISU only reports cumulative credit earned at ISU. If you're worried about transfer credit being included, talk to your previous institution to ensure they are reporting those hours to the state.

What if I didn't make my hours?

• If you earned 24 hours or more, and demonstrate financial need, you could get a reduced award. You can regain eligibility if you get back on track.
• The state accepts appeals based on extenuating circumstances. 访问 http://www.in.gov/sfa/2565.htm 有关详细信息,.