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Frank O'Bannon Grant is sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Provides need-based grants to Indiana residents pursuing undergraduate degrees at eligible colleges or universities in Indiana.
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CHE: Frank O’Bannon Grant State Financial Aid Resources State Financial Aid - By Program The Frank O'Bannon Grant includes both the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award. The grant is designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible public, private, and proprietary postsecondary institutions. Eligibility for the grant is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
The grant may be used toward tuition and regularly assessed fees.
2026-2027 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2025-2026 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2024-2025 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2023-2024 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2022-2023 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2021-2022 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2020-2021 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2019-2020 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2018-2019 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts 2017-2018 Frank O'Bannon Grant Award Amounts Must be an Indiana resident by December 31st the year prior to applying for aid (i.e. December 31, 2022 for the 2023-2024 school year) Must remain a resident throughout academic year.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen; Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED; Must attend, or plan to attend, an eligible Indiana postsecondary institution; Must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a course of study leading to an associates or first bachelor's degree; or must be seeking a certificate at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University; Must be a full-time student, or plan to enroll as a full-time student; Must abide by credit completion requirements each academic year to renew award: 24-29 credit hours earned will result in a ' Full-time ' award amount 30 or more credit hours earned will result in an ' On-time ' award amount (i.e. maximum award) Must meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) requirements as determined by the institution the student is attending.
In some cases, degree-seeking students may use the Frank O'Bannon grant during the summer while enrolled part-time. Refer to the specific guidelines for using the Frank O'Bannon grant during summer terms. File the FAFSA by the April 15th deadline each year.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indiana residents enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,600. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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