Nontraditional Student Scholarships

Finding support that’s right for you

Whatever your journey, we’re here to guide you in finding support for your IU education. See the options listed below for scholarship opportunities that might be the right fit for you. We also encourage you to reach out to local or field-specific organizations that provide funding for nontraditional students.

Scholarships for nontraditional students:

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Cox Access Scholarships

The Cox Access Scholarship provides for hard-working, nontraditional, Indiana residents who are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, have a commitment to employment, and have a cumulative gap of three years or more in their college education.

Deadline for Application: 

April 15, 2024

Award amount:

A scholarship package that-in conjunction with any other institutional funding and/or federal or state entitlements-will total the official cost of attendance at Indiana University Bloomington.

Eligibility requirements:

To be eligible for a Cox Access Scholarship, a student must:

  • Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
  • Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
  • Be earning a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at time of admission.
  • Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15 for the upcoming academic year.
  • Be willing to complete an 10 to 12 hours of a work commitment each week during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
Residency requirements:

In-state

IU Office of National Scholarships & Awards

The Office of National Scholarships and Awards is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE). Its mission is to promote participation in nationally-competitive award programs and undergraduate research.

The scholarship and awards NSA helps students pursue are funded by agencies outside Indiana University and usually require national or international competition. Several awards are administered by IU offices and require a campus-level nomination before students may compete at the national or international level. Students interested in any IU administered award should contact the campus representative for that award for more information about how to apply.

Award amount:

Varies per year.

Eligibility requirements:

Students interested in any IU administered award should contact the campus representative for that award for more information about how to apply.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

Local Scholarship Opportunities

You should check with your employer, along with any civic, religious, or community affiliations you may have, to inquire about possible scholarships. We’ve listed a few possibilities here as well:

BUEA Incentives for Bloomington Residents
The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) offers direct and indirect benefits to those who live within the Enterprise Zone.

IU Credit Union
Available to part-time and full-time IU students who are members of the IU Credit Union.

Indiana Women's Education Foundation
Scholarships for women in a variety of fields of study and life circumstances. Check out their website for more information and the application.

PEO Scholarships
For women who have had a 24 consecutive month gap in their education and are within 24 consecutive months of completing their degree. The application is due at least 10 weeks prior to the start of the semester. For more information and the scholarship application, email Lou Moir at moirl@indiana.edu.

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

Varies

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Students in Transition Scholarships

Every student has a unique educational path. Non-traditional students often have many interesting and varied stories that contribute to a rich narrative that has brought them to IU Bloomington. With these students in mind, we have scholarships available from the five funds below:

  • Bloomington Business and Professional Women’s Organization
  • Ford P. Hall Scholarship
  • Myron and Babs Forman Scholarship Fund
  • Osher Reentry Scholarship
  • Returning Student Services Fund
How to complete the Students in Transition scholarships application:
  1. Log into One.IU using your IU computing account.
  2. Enter the keyword "scholarships" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the "Scholarships" icon, a dollar sign ($) with a graduation cap.
  4. Click "Sign in With Your Network ID."
  5. Complete all questions on the "General Scholarship Application," then click "Finish and Submit." (This should be completed before applying for the Students in Transition scholarships. Please ensure that you answer all questions thoroughly. Incomplete scholarship applications will not be reviewed.)
  6. Once you submit the General Scholarship Application, click "Other Recommended Opportunities."
  7. In the box labeled "Search by Keyword," enter "Students in Transition."
  8. Click "IUB-Students in Transition Scholarships."
  9. Complete all questions in the Students in Transition Scholarships application and submit the application.
Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

Varies

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

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