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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Financial aid and scholarships

Get help paying for your IU education

Most Ï㽶ÊÓƵs at IU Bloomington use financial aid to reach their goals. Whether you are applying for scholarships, grants, or loans, we are here to help you navigate every step. A degree from IU is an investment in your future—and we make sure the path to getting there is clear and supported.

What is financial aid?

There are many types of aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The types and amounts you receive will depend on many factors, including your academic merit and your financial need.

Scholarships and grants are forms of “gift aid,” meaning they don’t have to be paid back.  is earned as wages through a part-time job, usually on or near campus. Loans must be paid back with interest, usually after you finish your education.

  • 83%
    of IUB beginning Ï㽶ÊÓƵs receive financial aid
  • 62%
    of undergrad Ï㽶ÊÓƵs graduate debt free
  • 95%
    of graduates accept full-time employment or continue their education upon graduation

How to apply for financial aid

Your journey starts with the FAFSA. We provide step-by-step guidance on completing your application and submitting the necessary forms to qualify for federal, state, and institutional aid.

Manage your aid

Get step-by-step guidance on how to review and accept your aid, manage your loans responsibly, and understand the requirements for maintaining your eligibility throughout your time at IU.

Important dates for incoming first-year Ï㽶ÊÓƵs

November 1: Admission and scholarship deadline

To be considered for IU academic scholarships, you must submit a complete application for admission including official transcript, essay, and test scores (if applicable) by the November 1 early action (non-binding) deadline. Electronically submitted materials must be received by November 1, and hard copy materials must be postmarked on or before November 1.

January 15: Updated test scores deadline

If you meet the November 1 deadline, and you asked for your test scores to be considered at the time of application, you may submit updated SAT and/or ACT scores until January 15 for additional scholarship consideration. Updated scores will be evaluated and notification will be made on a rolling basis for those who qualify.

April 15: FAFSA priority deadline

Apply for financial aid by April 15 using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application will be available beginning in October.

Admission to IU is test-optional. To find out if this is the right path for you, learn more about the test-optional admissions policy.

Explore financial aid options for international Ï㽶ÊÓƵs

Gathering resources to fund your education in the United States can be one of the most challenging parts of the admissions process. Financial help is available, but finding it takes work and persistence.

Start by researching funding possibilities in your home country. Contact an to learn about opportunities. For international graduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵs, fellowships and assistantships may also be available through specific academic departments.

View aid resources for international Ï㽶ÊÓƵs

MoneySmarts

IU Bloomington is helping Ï㽶ÊÓƵs learn how to make smart financial decisions to help manage costs and minimize debt. The MoneySmarts program, administered by IU’s Office of Financial Wellness and Education, contains an online financial literacy course (required for new Ï㽶ÊÓƵs), tips and interactive lessons, podcasts, calculators to help estimate your budget and potential loan payments, and opportunities to meet with financial experts to help you stay on the path to financial wellbeing.

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