A grant is a form of financial aid that you don’t have to repay. Grants are usually awarded to students with at least some financial need. Need is determined based on the information you provide on your FAFSA—particularly your Expected Family Contribution.
What is a grant?
If you file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we will automatically consider you for the following grants listed in the table below.
You don't have to do anything to accept this aid, and you don't have to pay it back if you complete your coursework. These awards do not automatically renew - you have to submit a FAFSA each year.
| AWARD | ELIGIBILITY | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant |
| The US Government guarantees enough funds to provide a Pell Grant to every eligible student. Award is limited to 6 full time years or 600%. If a student attends full time in the fall and spring, they have used 100% of their lifetime maximum. If a student attends half time in the fall and spring, they have used 50% of their lifetime maximum. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant |
| Limited funds – awarded on a first come first served basis |
We process many types of state aid. Please visit the State Financial Aid webpage for information on all of their aid programs. Please note that some of the programs require that an application be completed. Below are some of the most common awards:
- CVO Child of Deceased Public Safety Officer Grant Program
- 21st Century Scholar Award
- Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant
- Minority Teacher/Special Education Scholarship
- Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship
*The FAFSA filing deadline for Indiana state aid programs such as 21st Century, Frank O'Bannon, and Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship is April 15th.
Students who are currently within two semesters of completing their undergraduate degree, who have exhausted all other aid options, such as federal loans and Pell, state Frank O'Bannon and 21st Century, are encouraged to apply for the IU Southeast Degree Completion Grant. Grant amounts vary and can be used to assist with tuition, fees, and books showing on the student's account. If approved, a financial aid counselor will reach out to you to discuss a combination of grants, loans, or payment plan options to cover your last academic year.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund and sent money to schools to use as emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the pandemic.
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and will use the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of funds authorized from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is $7,583,860.
$2,571,267 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is 6,835.
Between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022, 2,377 students received funds. As of March 31, 2022, a total of 3,942 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program and/or ARP (a)(1) program.
The methods used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program:
All undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students that filed a FAFSA and were eligible at that time were considered for awards. The amount awarded was based on EFC, as determined by the FAFSA, and credit hour enrollment. Awards ranged from $1,869 to $102 with students demonstrating exceptional need and enrolled in the highest number of credit hours receiving the highest award amount. Recipients were notified about the source and reason for the funding via email.
Students also had the option to apply for emergency funding to assist with unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic via an online application. They were required to provide an explanation regarding the hardship they were experiencing related to the COVID-19 pandemic and advised to provide an itemized list of expenses and amount needed. The emergency funding could be used for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as tuition, textbooks, food, housing, health care, mental health care, child care, technology/internet access, utility expenses, or transportation. Applications were reviewed by the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Items reviewed included enrollment status, financial aid status, bursar billing status, FAFSA, and previous emergency awards. Funding was provided on a case-by-case basis after recommendation by the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships in consultation with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Affairs; the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services; and the Counseling and Psychological Services Counselor and Care Manager.
Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants include:
Additionally, Indiana University Southeast notified students via multiple communication channels about the option to apply for emergency funds if they had expenses related to COVID-19. Applicants were encouraged to apply based on their need.
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and will use the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of funds authorized from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is $7,583,860.
$22,918 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is 6,542.
Between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, 26 students received funds. As of December 31, 2021, a total of 3,732 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program and/or ARP (a)(1) program.
The methods used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program:
Students had the option to apply for emergency funding to assist with unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic via an online application. They were required to provide an explanation regarding the hardship they were experiencing related to the COVID-19 pandemic and advised to provide an itemized list of expenses and amount needed. The emergency funding could be used for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as tuition, textbooks, food, housing, health care, mental health care, child care, technology/internet access, utility expenses, or transportation. Applications were reviewed by the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Items reviewed included enrollment status, financial aid status, bursar billing status, FAFSA, and previous emergency awards. Funding was provided on a case-by-case basis after recommendation by the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships in consultation with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Affairs; the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services; and the Counseling and Psychological Services Counselor and Care Manager.
Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants include:
Additionally, Indiana University Southeast notified students via multiple communication channels about the option to apply for emergency funds if they had expenses related to COVID-19. Applicants were encouraged to apply based on their need.
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and will use the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of funds authorized from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is $7,583,860.
$3,172,884 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) and ARP (a)(1) programs is 6,542.
Between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021, 2,581 students received funds. As of September 30, 2021, a total of 3,753 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program and/or ARP (a)(1) program.
The methods used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program:
All undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students that filed a FAFSA and were eligible at that time were considered for awards. The amount awarded was based on EFC, as determined by the FAFSA, and credit hour enrollment. Awards ranged from $2,052 to $132 with students demonstrating exceptional need and enrolled in the highest number of credit hours receiving the highest award amount. Recipients were notified about the source and reason for the funding via email.
Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants include:
Additionally, Indiana University Southeast notified students via multiple communication channels about the option to apply for emergency funds if they had expenses related to COVID-19. Applicants were encouraged to apply based on their need.
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and will use the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of funds authorized March 29, 2021, from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program is $1,833,645.
$1,749,037 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program is 4,273.
As of June 30, 2021, 2,706 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program.
The following methods were used by the institution to determine which students received Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program:
All undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students that filed a FAFSA and were eligible at that time were considered for awards. The amount awarded was based on EFC, as determined by the FAFSA, and credit hour enrollment. Awards ranged from $1,146 to $74 with students demonstrating exceptional need and enrolled in the highest number of credit hours receiving the highest award amount. Recipients were notified about the source and reason for the funding via email.
Additionally, Indiana University Southeast notified students via multiple communication channels about the option to apply for emergency funds if they had expenses related to COVID-19. Applicants were encouraged to apply based on their need.
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and will use the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of funds authorized March 29, 2021, from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program is $1,833,645.
No Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program as of March 30, 2021, the end of this quarterly reporting period.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program is 4,273.
As of March 30, 2021, no students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program.
The methods used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program will be disclosed in the second quarterly report, posted by July 10, 2021.
At that time, any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants will also be disclosed.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting
Indiana University Southeast signed and returned the Certification and Agreement to receive funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to the Department of Education. By doing so, the university assures no less than 50 percent of the funds will be used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. Indiana University Southeast received $1,833,645, to provide Emergency Grants to students.
As of September 14, 2020, the total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act at IU Southeast is $1,833,645.
The total number of students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, who could be eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, is approximately 2,637. As of September 14, 2020, 1,661 have received awards.
IU Southeast distributed grants to students using several methods. High-need students with an EFC of 5576 or less, who met all other criteria below, received an award of $1,100. Students meeting the criteria below who enrolled in summer courses originally scheduled to meet in-person, received an award of $50 per credit hour. These students received communications outlining the source of funds and method of distribution. Through multiple communications from the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Financial Aid during May 2020, students were also provided the option to apply for emergency funds if they had expenses related to COVID-19. Applicants were encouraged to apply based on their need with a maximum award of $1,100.
Eligibility
- Students must demonstrate eligibility for Title IV federal student aid as evidenced by a Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA).
- Students qualify only if they were enrolled in in-person Spring 2020 classes prior to all classes going online March 23.
Per Federal guidance, International, DACA students and students enrolled in fully online programs are not eligible for CARES Act funding.
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 4/3/2023 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 1/3/2023 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 9/30/2022 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 6/30/2022 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 3/31/2022 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 12/31/2021 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 09/30/2021 Report
- HEERF I, HEERF II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) 06/30/2021 Report
- HEERF 18004(a)(1) CARES Act Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) 03/31/2021 Report
- HEERF 18004(a)(1) CARES Act Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) 12/31/2020 Report
- HEERF 18004(a)(1) CARES Act Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) 09/30/2020 Report