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Workforce Ready Grant (Indiana) is sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The Indiana Workforce Ready Grant pays the tuition and mandatory fees for eligible high-value certificate programs, including those in Health Sciences, at approved providers. It's a last-dollar grant available to working adults 25 and older who are Indiana residents and have a high school diploma but less than a college degree.
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CHE: Workforce Ready Grant State Financial Aid Resources State Financial Aid - By Program The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant pays the tuition and mandatory fees for eligible high-value certificate programs at Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, Indiana Institute of Technology, or other approved providers.
The grant is available for two (2) years and covers up to the number of credits required by the qualifying program. The grant does not cover courses that do not directly apply to the student's certificate program, and program-specific fees and equipment are not covered. The Workforce Ready Grant is a last-dollar grant, so the award amount may be reduced upon applying the Federal Pell Grant to a student's financial aid package.
Students should inquire about their eligible amount with their college's financial aid office. First-time dependent students (based on the FAFSA dependency status) are not eligible for the Workforce Ready Grant for the 2026-2027 academic year . Only independent students and dependent students who are continuing their program during the 2026-2027 academic year are eligible.
The qualifying high-value certificate programs were selected based on employer demand, wages, job placements and program completion rate. These programs are aligned with Indiana’s highest demand sectors: Transportation & Logistics Institutions of higher education, employers and business interested in serving as a Next Level Jobs training provider can learn how to apply here .
First-time dependent students (based on the FAFSA dependency status) are not eligible for the Workforce Ready Grant for the 2026-2027 academic year . Only independent students and dependent students who are continuing their program during the 2026-2027 academic year are eligible.
To qualify for the grant, students must: Be an Indiana resident and U.S. citizen or ( eligible non-citizen ) Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree Enroll in a qualifying program at an eligible training provider Enroll full-time (typically four courses) if you are a Dependent Student ** Must have used the Workforce Ready Grant during the 2025-2026 academic year and must continue certification program during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Enroll at least half-time (typically two courses) if you are an Independent Student ** Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress** Meet any other minimum criteria established by the Commission Visit the NextLevelJobs.
org to connect with an eligible training provider Submit a complete and corrected FAFSA (credit-bearing programs) Applicants do not need to meet the April 15th deadline for state financial aid The Workforce Ready Grant is not limited by family income In accordance with federal law, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (Commission) will make any reasonable modification or accommodation to the best of the agency’s ability.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indiana residents and U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) with a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree. Must enroll in a qualifying program at an eligible training provider and file the FAFSA. Working adults 25 and older. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees (last-dollar grant). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Ready Grant (Indiana) is funded by Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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