Crimson Commitment Grant

Crimson Commitment Grant is sponsored by Indiana University Bloomington. Provides full tuition coverage for eligible Indiana residents starting Fall 2026.

Question? Ask Student Central: Question? Ask Student Central: Sometimes the university pays you IU offers several grants to students who qualify.

To be eligible for any of these grants, you must complete your FAFSA by April 15. Making college more affordable for residents Beginning in Fall 2026, Indiana University Bloomington is launching two new need-based grant programs—the Crimson Commitment Grant and the Hoosier Crossroads Grant—marking a bold expansion of the university’s longstanding commitment to affordability and student success for Indiana residents.

The grants are for Indiana residents with unmet need who enroll full-time, maintain continuous enrollment, and file a FAFSA as soon as possible when available in October. This new grant covers the balance of tuition and mandatory fees for Indiana residents with a family AGI of $80,000 or less, after other eligible aid is applied.

Starting in Fall 2026, the grant applies to new first year students, transfer students, and continuing students at IU Bloomington. Eligibility is automatically determined when a student files the FAFSA by April 15 and meets enrollment and income criteria.

Starting in Fall 2026, Indiana students with family AGI of $60,000 or less and with unmet need, may qualify for the Hoosier Crossroads Grant which will provide up to $5,500 in additional gift aid to assist with expenses beyond tuition—including housing, books, meals, and miscellaneous costs. The grant applies to new first year students.

If you’re a direct descendent of an American veteran of World War I and meet the requirements listed here, you may be eligible for the LaVerne Noyes Award.

Be enrolled at least half time in a degree-seeking undergraduate program Make satisfactory academic progress Demonstrate at least $1,000 in unmet financial need on your FAFSA Provide documentation that your qualifying World War I veteran met the following requirements: Honorable discharge or discharge due to death Six months of military service prior to November 11, 1918 Active service overseas in World War I prior to November 11, 1918 Died in service during World War I Documentation requirements After you have completed your FAFSA and determined that you have $1,000 or more in unmet need, submit your documentation using our secure contact form .

Documentation should include: Copies of birth certificates and/or marriage licenses tracing your relationships completely and directly to the veteran (a birth certificate for the veteran is not required) Official documentation to verify the veteran’s military service, such as: An honorable discharge certificate A certification letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs You’ll need to provide documentation prior to your first award only.

If you’re unable to submit all documentation until after an award period is ended, you will not be able to receive the award for that period. If your parents are IU staff members, you may be eligible for an IU Staff Council Award. Students who have the highest need will be more likely to get an award.

Have your parent submit an approved IU Tuition Benefit Enrollment Form to Human Resources Be enrolled at least half time Maintain a cumulative program GPA of 2. 0 Remain eligible for the IU tuition benefit This grant is funded by an IU Foundation endowment, and the amount available changes each year. Awards are offered until all funds have been distributed.

If your parents are IU employees, you may be eligible for the IU Tuition Benefit which reduces the cost of IU courses. Learn how to apply for the IU Tuition Benefit Question? Ask Student Central: Question?

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