Have you heard about Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program?
It offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school, depending upon financial need. Tuition is a big part of college expenses, and the 21st Century Scholarship may provide tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid over the course of four years.

Beginning in 2023, Indiana has made changes to include auto enrollment for the 21st Century Scholars scholarship:

• The office of 21st Century scholars is working on enrolling the 2027, 2028, and 2029 cohorts into the 21st Century Scholars Program, specifically all students who are financially eligible regardless of guardianship or foster care status.
  • We currently have a partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services which allows us to automatically enroll all foster care students through their senior year of high school.
• Auto enrollment will place the students in ScholarTrack in "Enrolled Pending Pledge" status.
• Letters notifying students and families of their automatic enrollment should most likely go out in October.
  
  

What do I need to do?
Create an account in ScholarTrack and check your enrollment status at: ScholarTrack.IN.gov.

*If you are NOT receiving free/reduced lunches and want to apply, create an account in Scholar Track.

Questions?

• 21st Century Scholars: 888-528-4719
• Ms. Schalliol (7th Grade Counselor): 574-254-3617
• Mrs. Freel (8th Grade Counselor): 574-254-3618

ARE YOU READY TO ENROLL?
Once you are ready to enroll, the first step is to create a parent account. You will need to provide your name and an email address to create an account. Visit Scholars.IN.gov/enroll for more information on the application process. Follow the 3 simple steps below to enroll and start your child on the path to becoming a 21st Century Scholar.

STEP 1: PARENTS CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT...

1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
   Visit ScholarTrack.IN.gov (or Scholars.IN.gov and click “Log in to ScholarTrack). Click “Create an Account” and select “I am a parent or guardian”. You will need to provide your name and an email address.
   
   
2. APPLY FOR SCHOLARS
   Parents can apply to 21st Century Scholars via the ScholarTrack system. Click on “My Account” to submit an application and manage student appeals. The application takes about 30 minutes to complete.
   
   
3. TRACK PROGRESS
   Parents can track their child’s Scholar Success Program (SSP) progress in high school and view their child’s state financial aid status in college by clicking “View/Edit Student” on the dashboard.
   
   

Keep your contact information up to date in your ScholarTrack account via the "My Account" tab. You will receive important updates and information to help your child stay on track for college and career success.

STEP 2: ENROLL ONLINE...
Enroll online at Scholars.IN.gov and provide:

• Student's Social Security Number, date of birth, and address.
• Parent or guardian's Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, if applicable.
• 2021 gross income amounts for all members of the household. If applying after December 31, 2022, use 2022 gross income.
• A valid email address (free email accounts are available at Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, Hotmail.com, and Live.com).
  
  

QUESTIONS...
Contact Ms. Schalliol, JYMS School Counselor at 574-254-3617 or schallioll@mishawaka.k12.in.us.

RESOURCES...

• 21st Century Scholars Flyer - ENGLISH
• 21st Century Scholars Flyer - SPANISH
• SCM 21st Century Scholar Flyer