Indiana State University offers the Sycamore Need-Based Grant to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students with financial need.

Eligibility

  • Have a valid FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid)
  • Be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours

    Enrollment StatusUndergraduate StudentsGraduate/Professional Students
    Full Time12+ credit hours9+ credit hours
    Three-Quarter Time9 - 11.9 credit hours7 - 8.9 credit hours
    Half Time6 - 8.9 credit hours5 - 6.9 credit hours
    Less Than Half Time0.5 - 5.9 credit hours0.5 - 4.9 credit hours
  • Be working toward your first Bachelor's Degree
  • Demonstrate exceptional financial need (SAI less than or equal to 0)
  • Must maintain SAP standards.
  • No separate application is required for this program. It is part of the packaging process.

Amount

The award amount is $500 a year, $100 minimum. This award is based on unmet need.

Notification and Disbursement

If eligible, the Sycamore Need-Based Grant will be listed on the student's award notification as well as posted to the ISU Portal account. Funds are applied directly to the student's ISU account approximately ten days before the start of the applicable semester.

Important: Any remaining funds will not be available until after the 7th day of enrollment.