• The impact of COVID-19 on the admission process
• Financial aid and financial award programs
• How to balance the application: test scores, essay, extracurriculars, etc.
• Multicultural, first generation, and accessibility/disability resources on college campuses
• How to find the best college fit/choose a major
• What to expect the first year on campus

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline. The extension is intended to ensure as many Hoosiers as possible can access financial aid in the coming academic year in the midst of challenges presented by the coronavirus. 

Students who did not file the FAFSA before the April 15 deadline are encouraged to submit the form at FAFSA.gov as soon as possible. The Commission will consider students who file past the original deadline, however, limited funding is available on a first-come basis.  

The extension applies to the 21st Century Scholarship and the Frank O’Bannon Grant. There is no FAFSA deadline for Hoosiers applying for the Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant. 

File the FAFSA at FAFSA.gov. Learn how to create a Federal Student Aid ID here and visit LearnMoreIndiana.org for more resources, including the information needed to file.

The Wayne County College Success Coalition is hosting several dates between November and April for the 2019-2020 Wayne County FAFSA Days. Any high school senior, parent, current college student, or adult considering college is welcome to attend to receive help filling out their FAFSA application, whether or not they are residents of Wayne County. Click here for a flyer with more information!

IU East is having a Future Teachers Day at IU East on Thursday, November 14^th, from 9 am to noon. Students, parents, or faculty members who would like to learn more about the School of Education at IU East are welcome to attend. The agenda is as follows:

8:30 am: Arrival and Check In

9:00 am: Welcome to Campus (Kara Newman, Associate Director of Admissions)

9:15 am: Exploring Education as a Career Choice (Jerry Wilde, Dean, School of Education)

9:30 am: IU East Admissions

9:50 am: Education Program at IU East (Carla Bowen, Education Advisor)

10:00 am: Visiting a Class—Student Discussions (TR 306)

10:45 am: Walking Conversations by Student Volunteers (Opportunities for questions/answers regarding Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Campus Resources, and the Education Experience)