Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for career school · Indianapolis, IN
How students pay for Ivy Tech Community College
Sticker price $14,023 a year. After grants, the average student pays $5,673, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $4,223 to $12,723.
- 58,267undergraduates
- 47%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
Ivy+ Tuition & Textbooks Initiative
Who: Full-time students taking 12 or more credits What: Flat full-time tuition ($2,577.11 a term for Indiana residents, Fall 2025 to Summer 2027), textbooks for $18 per credit hour, and free summer make-up credits up to 30 credits a year for students…
Official details →What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $9,935 a year versus $5,154 for Indiana residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
47%grant from Ivy Tech Community Collegeavg $944
50%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,384
46%state grantavg $3,125
11%federal student loanavg $4,791
Scholarships from Ivy Tech Community College
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Ivy Tech System Student Application (general scholarship application)Over $8 million awarded across more than 1,000 scholarships
Admitted Ivy Tech students; one application in MyIvy considers you for most scholarships and should be completed once each year.
- Summer-Flex ScholarshipLast-dollar award covering summer credits
Students with a FAFSA on file, satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment in both fall and spring.
- Ivy Tech Grant
Need-based college grant; eligibility varies by campus.
- Workforce Ready GrantCovers tuition and fees after other aid
Indiana residents with a high school diploma and no college degree enrolled in a qualified certificate program.
- Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech
Featured Ivy Tech scholarship; details are on its own page.
- Teresa Lubbers Next Step Endowed Scholarship
Featured Ivy Tech scholarship; details are on its own page.
Priority FAFSA deadline: April 15 (Indiana deadline for the Frank O'Bannon Grant and 21st Century Scholarship).
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Indiana
Frank O'Bannon Grant
For 2026–27, up to $10,600 a year at a private college, $5,300 at a public university, and $4,050 at Ivy Tech or a for-profit college, depending on your Student Aid Index. You keep the full amount by completing 30 credits a year.
Who qualifies: Indiana residents (since 31 December of the year before) studying full-time toward an associate's or first bachelor's degree at an eligible Indiana college.
How: File the FAFSA by 15 April each year.
Official rules →State grant · Indiana
21st Century Scholars
Up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university.
Who qualifies: Income-eligible Indiana students who enrolled in the program in middle school and take part in its Scholar Success Program during high school.
How: Students are enrolled automatically in seventh or eighth grade, or must enroll by 30 June of their eighth-grade year.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Indianapolis
| Studio | $1,080/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,220/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $700/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 46208. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Indiana
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 5 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Indiana follows the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$10,166median federal debt≈ $116/month over 10 years
$40,802median earnings10 years after enrolling
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Ivy Tech Community College
Does Ivy Tech Community College offer free tuition?
Yes: Ivy+ Tuition & Textbooks Initiative. Full-time students taking 12 or more credits Flat full-time tuition ($2,577.11 a term for Indiana residents, Fall 2025 to Summer 2027), textbooks for $18 per credit hour, and free summer make-up credits up to 30 credits a year for students….
What scholarships does Ivy Tech Community College offer?
Ivy Tech System Student Application (general scholarship application) (Over $8 million awarded across more than 1,000 scholarships); Summer-Flex Scholarship (Last-dollar award covering summer credits); Ivy Tech Grant; Workforce Ready Grant (Covers tuition and fees after other aid); Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech. Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Ivy Tech Community College really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $5,673 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $4,223 to $12,723. The full cost of attendance before aid is $14,023.
Does Ivy Tech Community College give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 47% of first-year students received a grant from Ivy Tech Community College itself, averaging $944. 50% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,384).
How much is rent near Ivy Tech Community College?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (46208) is $1,220 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,400 for a two-bedroom, about $700 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Ivy Tech Community College?
Yes. The minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Ivy Tech Community College graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $10,166, about $116 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $40,802.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Ivy Tech Community College. How these pages work.
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