Military-Supportive GI Bill® Approved and Yellow Ribbon Program Colleges Online and in Indiana

This program provides eligible students up to 124 hours of tuition exemption at any of the following state supported schools:

This program provides eligible students up to 124 hours of tuition exemption at any of the following state supported schools:

• Ball State
• Indiana State University
• Indiana University Bloomington
• Indiana University East
• Indiana University Kokomo
• Indiana University South Bend
• Indiana University Northwest
• Indiana University Southeast
• Purdue University West Lafayette
• Purdue University Northwest (Hammond)
• Purdue University Northwest (Westville)
• Purdue University Fort Wayne
• Purdue Global
• Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
• Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
• Ivy Tech Community College (all Campuses)
• University of Southern Indiana
• Vincennes University
• Western Governor’s University (WGU) INDIANA

Eligible students need to apply on Scholar Track and, after approval, must use the 124 hours of tuition exemption within 8 academic years. Students must also complete a FASFA form for each year they intend to use the exemption.

There are four State Aid Programs for Tuition and Fee Exemption:

1. Child(ren) of a Disabled Veteran, POW/MIA, or Purple Heart Recipient

You will need to provide the following:

1. 1. Proof of veteran parent’s Indiana residency,
   2. Proof of relationship to the veteran,
   3. Documentation of your veteran parent’s service or awards,
   4. The United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs service-connected disability rating award letter.

• Step children are not eligible for this program. Adopted children must be adopted before the age of 18.
• For students of veteran parents who enlisted before July 1, 2011, all tuition and fees are 100% covered at the undergraduate resident (in-state) tuition rate.
• For students of veteran parents who enlisted on or after July 1, 2011, 20% of tuition and fees will be covered, plus the parent’s VA disability percentage.

2. Purple Heart Recipients

If you served on active duty and are a permanent Indiana resident, received a Purple Heart or were wounded by enemy action, and received an honorable discharge or separation, the Tuition and Fee Exemption program will provide you up to 100% of your tuition and fees!

You will need to provide the following:

1. 1. Proof of the Purple Heart Medal
   2. Proof of Indiana residency

3. Children and Spouse of Indiana National Guard Service Members

You will need to provide the following:

1. 1. Proof that your parents or spouse was a member of the Indiana National Guard who suffered a service related death while actively on duty.

To apply:

1. 1. Submit the Children and Spouse of Indiana National Guard Application through ScholarTrack
   2. Then, mail the application to the MDI office at least 30 days before the start of the semester.

Joint Forces Headquarters
ATTN: Education Services Office
9301 East 59th Street
Lawrence, IN 46216

4. Former Students of the Morton Memorial High School/ Soldier’s and Sailor’s Home

If you are a former student and/or graduate of Morton Memorial High School or a former resident of the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s home, you are eligible to receive the Tuition and Fee Exemption program which will provide you up to 100% of your tuition and fees!

To apply, you do not need to provide anything. IDVA will simply verify your attendance at MMHS.