State Benefits

Indiana National Guard Supplement Grant (NGSG)

Tuition and Fee Exemption - Children of a Disabled Veteran

Tuition and Fee Exemption - Purple Heart recipient

Indiana National Guard Supplement Grant

Through a partnership with the Indiana National Guard, The Indiana Commission for Higher Education guarantees 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. Students can attend either full-time or part-time and receive the National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant (NGSG).

NGSG is a once-a-year application that resets every June. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 days before the beginning of classes. Late applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and on the availability of funds.

All NGSG applications will be filled through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s ScholarTrack website:

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Children of a Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart Recipient

Indiana’s Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans or Purple Heart Recipients commonly referred to as CVO, provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit-hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate.

State aid is handled by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. 

As a dependent, you may also qualify for additional federal aid through VA. Take look at Chapter 35 - Dependents' and Survivors' Educational Assistance to see the eligibility requirements and application process.