Columbus East High School was among 334 Indiana high schools honored Wednesday by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for high rates of students filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Schools were honored for meeting or exceeding a goal of having at least 70 percent of their students file on or before the annual April 15 deadline.
Last year, 130 schools were honored for hitting the target.
Additionally, 203 high schools were highlighted for meeting another goal set by the Commission: having 70 percent of graduating seniors complete the Scholar Success Program, a requirement for all 21st Century Scholars prior to graduating high school.
“On-time completion of both the FAFSA and Scholar Success Program is critical for Scholars to take advantage of the program,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “The schools we are celebrating this year are setting an example by ensuring more Hoosier students are prepared for the future.”
Hoosier students and families can turn to several financial aid and grant program options in Indiana, including 21st Century Scholars, the Adult Student Grant, the Workforce Ready Grant, and financial aid for military and public safety officers, teachers and more. A full listing of the state’s financial aid options is available at in.gov/che/4498.htm.
