Can my or my parent’s income affect my 21st Century Scholarship?
Yes, major income changes can affect a student’s eligibility. The income threshold still applies. Please contact the State office at 888-528-4719 to check on a student’s eligibility.
Current Scholars - FAQs
NO, scholars would have had to enroll in middle school and meet the requirements.
SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) is determined by Student Central. Student Central then updates the State. Once Student Central updates the State, the State will automatically check the SAP box. Student Central usually updates the State around the end of July, or early August. Due to COVID-19, processing may be slower. As long as a student has not been notified by Student Central via email or their Student Center to-do list, this requirement should be completed.
It is not uncommon for students to see their financial aid noted in Student Center toward the end of July or closer to the start of classes. Also, timing may be slower due to COVID-19. For questions about financial aid, please follow up with Student Central (scu@indiana.edu; 812-855-6500).
Our office does not determine eligibility as our office only serves IUB 21st Century Scholars. Please contact the State office at 888-528-4719 to check on a student’s eligibility.
What are the requirements for maintaining and renewing my Indiana 21st Century Scholarship at Indiana University Bloomington?
There are five requirements that all scholars have to meet each year: 1) Earn 30 credits per academic year with a minimum grade of D- or higher for each course, 2) Full-time status (minimum 12 credits per semester), 3) File your FAFSA on-time each year (by April 15th), 4) Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and 5) Be a good citizen, 6) For scholars who enrolled in the Fall of 2019 and after, you must complete the College Scholar Success Program.
What is Scholar Track?
The ScholarTrack site allows scholars to:
- See any issues with your FAFSA that could prevent you from receiving state aid so that you can make necessary changes.
- View your state grant award amount.
- View your state grant history.
- Update your College Scholar Success Program (SSP) requirements.
- View your Credit Bank
- View and submit State appeals
- View how much aid you have left and how much aid you have used
- Apply for other state funded programs
What do I have to do in order to use my credits in my credit bank?
If there are enough courses in the credit bank to make 30 credits for the year (15 cr. per semester) either from high school dual credits or AP/IB and/or extra courses you may have taken over 15 credits, the State will automatically count them. The section called “Reserved for Award Creation”, shows the credits that the state will put on hold if you have enough credits to give you 30 by the end of the year. The section, “Used for Awards” means that those credits have already been used and they can not be used again. You can follow up with the State 888-528-4719 if you have any other questions or concerns about your credit bank and Scholar Track.
How do I request credits in my credit bank?
They can be requested in Scholar Track via your credit bank. Be sure to request credits from the institution that sponsored the credits you took. For example, if dual credits were offered by Ivy Tech in high school, request credits from Ivy Tech or if you took classes at another college or university, requests from that or those colleges/universities. Contact the State at 888-528-4719 if you need further assistance with Scholar Track.
I am having issues logging into my Scholar Track. Who should I contact?
Please contact the State at 888-528-4719 and be sure to change your email address to your IU email.
What is the College School Scholar Success Program?
The College Scholar Success Program helps scholars prepare and pay for college completion, post-graduation and career success. Starting with the freshmen class of 2019 and beyond, all scholars will be required to complete six requirements each year for college performance, college engagement and career preparation.
What does my IUB 21st Century Tuition Scholarship cover?
The IUB 21st Century Tuition Scholarship covers:
- 100% tuition and mandatory fees (e.g., activity, repair and rehabilitation fee, transportation, technology, and health).
- Fall/Spring Study Abroad with IU affiliated programs
- IU Intensive Freshman Seminar (IFS) tuition fee (if applicable) for incoming scholars
What does my IUB 21st Century Tuition Scholarship NOT cover?
The IUB 21st Century Scholarship does NOT cover:
- placement tests
- IUB summer tuition and mandatory fee
- on-campus room/board
- academic program or department fee
- first-year orientation fee
- fraternity/sorority fee (if applicable)
- "non-IU" study abroad program
- online course fees and/or other miscellaneous fees associated with your department
If any of these are charged to your Bursar account, the fee(s) may be automatically subtracted once your financial aid posts to your Bursar account which is around the time classes start each semester or if a student is awarded a refund, those funds can be used to offset these costs. You can also utilize student loans if needed or work part-time; we suggest 10 to 20 hours per week, to offset these costs.
Why hasn’t my financial aid posted on my IU account?
Is your award appearing on ScholarTrack?
No. ScholarTrack will list the reason for this. Please make sure you have indicated the correct school choice. It will need to be changed in ScholarTrack and on your current FAFSA.
Yes. Do you have To Do List items?
No. Please double check by going to one.iu.edu.
Yes. Your to-do list items will need to be processed and completed before aid can post. Processing can take up to three weeks. Please monitor your e-mail account for updates.
Are you enrolled full-time?
Yes. Your aid has not yet been applied. Student Central on Union is working to get aid posted to your account
No. You must be enrolled full-time before the end of the first week of classes.
Am I required to utilize student loans at IU Bloomington?
NO, but we strongly recommend loans over working full-time. Students can work a part-time job, 10 to 20 hours per week, to keep the student's course work a priority to remain in good academic standing and maintain scholarship eligibility. We suggest that students work on campus. If scholars are struggling to meet basic needs, food, rent, etc., and they are already working part-time, we would highly recommend a scholar utilize any federal loans available to them.
Does my IU 21st Century Tuition Scholarship cover tuition and fees for a SUMMER semester?
If you are interested in summer courses, please create an academic plan of courses with your Academic Advisor, and register for summer classes based on your academic needs. Then contact Student Central (812-855-6500; scu@indiana.edu) who will inform you of the financial options based on that academic plan (number of credits). Keep in mind that in order to receive any financial aid, you must take a minimum of 6 credits. You will have time after enrolling to cancel classes if the financial plan does not work for your situation - without cost. However, if you need to take summer classes, you are welcome to take out student loans or to utilize personal expenses.
I am interested in graduating early. Can I use my IU 21st Century Tuition Scholarship toward summer tuition and fees?
Yes, students who are looking to use their last semester of funding during the summer to graduate early can apply for the Fast Track initiative via your Scholar Track. Students must have completed 30 credit hours in the current award year (without using the Credit Bank) to qualify for Fast Track.
What kind of programs and services you provide as an IU 21st Century Scholar?
Great question! Check out the other tabs under “Current Students”, check our calendar and newsletters. Please email us at iub21cs@indiana.edu if you do not receive our newsletter every Friday.
Do remediation course (prefixed with “0”) at IU count towards the 30/60/90 (it is just 30 credit hours per year) credit hours requirement?
Up to 12 credit hours of remedial courses can be counted toward the 30 credit hours in their first year of receiving the scholarship.
I did not complete the 30/60/90 credit hours requirement as I had to withdraw and/or had failed a class at IU Bloomington. What should I do?
The only option is to complete summer classes at either IU Bloomington or at another institution such as Ivy Tech Community College. If you did not complete 30/60/90 credit hours due to a recent medical condition/family emergency, you can file an appeal via IU Student Central here. Please note that there is NO Indiana 21st Century Scholarship during the summer semester. According to Indiana Code Title 21-12-6-7, failure to satisfy the 30/60/90 credit hours requirement may remove you from receiving the Indiana 21st Century Scholarship the following academic year unless you have documentation of health/medical reason.
I will graduate from IU this May/December and only need to complete less than 12 credits to graduate. Do I still need to enroll in 12 credits or more in my final semester?
NO, you are not required to enroll “full-time” if you are in the final semester of college and do not need to take 12 credits to graduate. If you are not going to enroll full-time, you should speak with financial aid to talk through how to utilize your scholarship and how this might affect your full financial aid package.
Can I extend my IU 21st Century Scholarship as a “5th Year” student?
NO, unfortunately, the scholarship cannot be extended to the "5th year." If you must stay for the 5th year, we highly recommend that you utilize student loans and/or the Pell Grant to pay your tuition fee.
I would like to enroll in courses at both IU Bloomington and another IU campus during the fall/spring semester. Could I have my Indiana 21st Century Scholarship split between the two IU campuses?
NO, unfortunately, the Indiana 21st Century Scholarship cannot pay for tuition at two different IU campuses. We highly advise scholars to enroll in one higher education institution per semester.
I am required to take the Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA). Can I receive a test reimbursement for completing this exam at Indiana University Bloomington?
YES, you can receive a reimbursement fee. You will need to come into our office and take our practice CASA exam. If you score at least a 70%, you will be eligible for a reimbursement. If you would like to come to our office to take the practice CASA exam, please call us at (812) 856-1910 to set-up a time.
I had to take a semester off due to family/health reasons and have lost my 21st Century Scholarship at Indiana University Bloomington. What should I do?
You will need to submit an appeal to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to reinstate your scholarship but does not guarantee approval. Check the CHE site for more info here and make an appointment with a 21CS academic advisor.
Does the IU 21st Century Scholars Program offer summer study abroad scholarships for IU 21st Century Scholars?
YES, the IU 21st Century Scholars Program partners with IU OVPDEMA Overseas Studies and Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply for a study abroad scholarship typically falls between January 15 and February 15.
I am interested in studying abroad during the fall/spring semester. Can I use my IU 21st Century Scholarship to cover tuition overseas?
YES, as an IU 21st Century Scholar, you can utilize your 21st Century Scholarship to pay for tuition for any "IU approved" or "IU co-sponsored" study abroad program during the fall/spring semester. *Please note that your IU 21st Century Scholarship cannot be applied for the summer semester. However, you can apply to receive a partial scholarship for the summer semester through the IU OVPDEMA Overseas Studies and Scholarship Program.
Can I use my IU 21st Century Scholarship to pay for "non-IU" study abroad programs?
NO, unfortunately, the Indiana 21st Century Scholarship cannot be applied to "non-IU" study abroad programs. We highly discourage students to pursue this option.
Does IU 21st Century Scholars Program offer paid volunteering opportunities for IU 21st Century Scholars in the Bloomington community?
YES, in an effort to promote volunteerism and philanthropic action, the IU 21st Century Scholars Program has launched the "IU 21st Century Scholars Servant Leadership Initiative Award" and "IU 21st Century Scholars Program Scholar Success Fund" in which students can perform community service work within the Bloomington area and then receive a small compensation for their voluntary work through the IU 21st Century Scholar Volunteer Corps and G.I.V.E. back program. The funds are supported by the IU RPS Residential Life and administered by the IU Office of Scholarships. The scholarship falls between $200.00 and $500.00.
Indiana University Bloomington 21st Century Scholars Covenant Scholarship
What is the Indiana University Bloomington 21st Century Scholars Covenant Scholarship?
It is a supplemental scholarship that may be offered to 21st Century Scholars who enroll at IUB their freshman year and remain in continuous enrollment at IUB. Transfer students, including freshman transfers, are not eligible. It can be used towards the costs of a standard double occupancy campus dorm with or without air conditioning, a standard meal plan and other indirect costs such as textbooks, course fees, etc. (See more info on the Covenant on the IU Office of Scholarships website.)
How can I apply for the IUB 21st Century Scholars Covenant Scholarship?
Students receive the Covenant based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA. The Covenant is based on financial need. About 85 percent of our scholars receive the Covenant. To maintain the Covenant, students must be enrolled full-time on the IU Bloomington campus for 8 consecutive semesters. Please note that you must file a FAFSA application every year by April 15th to maintain your tuition scholarship and Covenant.
With the IUB 21st Century Covenant Scholarship, is it more affordable to live on-campus or off campus after my freshman year?
It can be more affordable to live off campus as long as a scholar select an affordable off campus housing option, even if a student does not receive the Covenant. We have an online workshop called Living Off Campus as a Scholar.
What if I don't receive the IUB Covenant Scholarship?
If you do not receive the covenant, then we encourage all scholars to join IU G.I.V.E. Back program. Through community service and voluntary action, students can receive a refund check of $500.00 each semester for their on-campus housing and on-campus meal plans. Also, check our online workshop, Living off Campus as Scholar, as living off campus is more affordable than living on campus.
I am planning to transfer to another IU campus. Can I transfer my IUB Covenant Scholarship to another IU campus?
NO, once you leave IU Bloomington, the IU 21st Century Scholarship Covenant cannot be reinstated. However, your IU 21st Century Tuition Scholarship can be transferred to a different institution or campus in the state of Indiana.
I am planning to take a break for the fall/spring semester to work full-time. Will I lose my IUB Covenant Scholarship for taking a semester off?
YES, the Covenant requires students to maintain continuous enrollment on the IU Bloomington campus every fall and spring. Taking off the fall/spring semester will interrupt the continuous enrollment. You cannot reinstate the Covenant upon your return. However, you can file an appeal. Be sure to make an appointment with a 21CS academic advisor.
Can I use my IUB Covenant Scholarship to pay for my Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test?
NO. The IU 21st Century Scholars Program is an undergraduate department at Indiana University Bloomington. We currently do not provide services at the graduate level. However, we encourage all scholars to apply for graduate school.