2026-2027 Non-Traditional New Application

2026-2027 Non-Traditional New Application

FIRST TIME APPLICANT
You may identify as a Non‐Traditional Student if you meet any one of the following:
- Are over the age of 18,
- Work full‐time or part‐time,
- Have dependents (usually children but sometimes others to support),
- Are returning to or starting college after a break,
- Are changing careers,
- Are a veteran of the armed forces or currently serving on active duty for purposes other than training.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible if you can identify with one or more of the above and all of the below:
- Resident of St. Joseph County, IN,
- A citizen of the U.S. or have proof of pending naturalization,
- Have graduated from high school/homeschool or have a GED,
- Are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or have been accepted to a degree program or vocational skills training program,
- Have demonstrated financial need.
Required Documents
- Copy of your estimated SAI (Student Aid Index),
- Financial Aid Decision letter,
- Anticipated tuition for the semester that you are applying,
- Transcript,
- Schedule,
- Self Description.
DEADLINE
Fall Semester 2026 - August 1, 2026
Spring Semester 2027 - December 1, 2026
Summer Semester 2027 - May 1, 2027

Applicant Information
Email
example@example.com
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
St. Joseph County IN resident
Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Married
Number of dependents you support
Employed
How many hours per week are you employed?
Name of Employer
Are you a Veteran of the Armed Forces or currently serving on active duty?
Branch of Armed Forces

Academic Information
High School Attended-City-State
High School Graduation or GED Completion Date
College attending or will be attending.
Do you anticipate continuing your education at the same school? If no, where will you be attending.

Other
Degree, certificate or course of study you will be pursuing.
Enrollment Status
Number of Completed Credit Hours
Expected Completion Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate

2025-26 Estimated Expenses & Resources
For which semester are you applying?
What is your anticipated tuition for the semester you are applying?
Will you receive tuition benefits from your employer
Will you receive tuition benefits from the VA

Required Financial Aid Form

Complete the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid- Upload the page with shows your estimated SAI (Student Aid Index)
Your estimated SAI (Student Aid Index)

Required Documents
SAI (Student Aid Index) First page.

A copy of your estimated (SAI) Student Aid Index after you've completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Send only the page listing the SAI.
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Financial Aid Decision

Attach a copy of your most recent financial aid decision from the college or university you are attending.
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Transcript-Grades

Current transcript or grade record from your most recent semester which includes semester and cumulative GPA.
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Schedule

Your schedule for the semester you are requesting a scholarship.
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Self-Description

A brief summary updating us about yourself.
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Any additional information you think would be helpful.
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