Pays up to 100% of tuition at public colleges in Indiana and part of tuition at private colleges. Must enroll in the program by 8th grade. Does not cover books, room & board, or fees.

State-funded one-year, post-graduate residencies for aspiring K-12 teachers. Residents receive intensive classroom training under a mentor teacher in participating Indiana school corporations or charter schools.

For minority students pursuing teaching careers in underserved Indiana counties. Must agree to teach in Indiana for at least 3 years if hired.

Scholarship for students planning to teach special education, middle/high school math, or science. Priority given to those with remaining state financial aid eligibility.

Up to $10,000/year (renewable for 4 years) for high-achieving students pursuing education careers. Must agree to teach full-time for 5 years at an eligible Indiana school.

One-time, non-renewable scholarship up to $10,000 for students pursuing education careers. Must agree to teach full-time for 5 years at an eligible Indiana school.

For minority students pursuing teaching in underserved Indiana counties. Must agree to teach in Indiana for at least 3 years.

One-time scholarship for students who graduate from a publicly supported high school at least one year early. May be used toward tuition and fees.

Education and employment services for eligible youth (ages 14-24) facing barriers. Includes tutoring, work experience (paid/unpaid), skills training, mentoring, and career guidance. Focus on out-of-school youth.

Pre-apprenticeship program that prepares participants for quality jobs by providing construction training and hands-on experience building affordable housing. Includes wrap-around supportive services.

$5,000 annually ($1,250/quarter) for eligible students to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning, work-based learning, and career credentials. Covers education, transportation, equipment, career coaching, and certification exams.

Hands-on, skills-based education across 14 career clusters. Programs of study focus on in-demand occupations. Provides federal funding for CTE equipment, instruction, and career guidance.

Grants for Indiana secondary schools to purchase Industry 4.0 technologies (robotics, automation, cybersecurity labs) that prepare students for high-tech manufacturing careers. Students benefit through hands-on access.

High school students earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, reducing time and cost to earn a degree or credential.

Free career coaching for Indiana students through state-funded intermediaries. Provides career assessments, exploration of career pathways, and connections to employers and postsecondary options.

State-approved industry certifications that high school students can earn for free through CTE pathways. These employer-vetted credentials satisfy Graduation Pathway requirements and lead to high-demand careers.

State incentive that pays schools when students earn approved industry credentials before graduation. While the grant goes to the school (not the student), it funds more CTE programs and exam opportunities for you.

Scholarship for minority students pursuing education degrees at Indiana colleges. Aims to increase diversity in the teaching profession.

Scholarship for Indiana students pursuing primary care medical degrees who commit to practicing in a designated shortage area in Indiana.

Indiana’s work-based learning platform connecting students with employers for internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Largest in-the-nation JAG program. Free 2-credit employability skills class for at-risk middle/high school and community college students, plus 12 months of post-graduation follow-up.

Free career exploration and work-readiness services for students with disabilities ages 14–21. Delivered through Indiana’s Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau.

Accelerates degree completion for Indiana students already receiving state financial aid (21st Century Scholars or Frank O’Bannon) by allowing them to front-load aid for year-round enrollment.

NAMI Greater Indianapolis serves Hamilton, Marion, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Shelby, Boone, and Morgan counties with 19 free programs including NAMI Connection (peer support for people living with mental illness), NAMI Family Support Group (for loved ones), NAMI Family-to-Family (8-session education course), NAMI Basics, and NAMI Ending the Silence for youth. All programs free, no referral required, offered in-person and online.

Indiana's largest behavioral healthcare system, with Hamilton County locations in Carmel (11911 N. Meridian St.), Fishers (8890 E. 116th St.), and Noblesville (9669 E. 146th St.). Inpatient and outpatient services for youth (5-18), adults, and seniors: psychiatric evaluation, individual and group therapy, IOP, medication management, and substance use treatment via Community Fairbanks Recovery Center. Serves all patients regardless of ability to pay; accepts Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and commercial insurance.

Two complementary local resource hubs maintained by Hamilton County nonprofits. Help4HamiltonCounty (help4hamiltoncounty.org) is a curated directory of mental health, medical, food, housing, youth, and family resources searchable by 'Need Help Now' vs. 'Need Help Later.' Navigate Hamilton County is a behavioral-health-focused platform from the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs that filters resources by ZIP code. Best starting point for Hamilton County residents who don't know which provider to call first.

Indianapolis-based nonprofit coding and tech bootcamp, now operated by Indiana Wesleyan University following a 2024 acquisition. Currently transitioning to short-term programs of 5 weeks or less focused on AI, software development, and cybersecurity. Multiple payment paths include upfront tuition, loan financing, and a Progressive Income Share Agreement (PISA) where students pay nothing until they graduate AND earn at least $42,000/year. Tuition-free seats also available through partner scholarships.

Free state-provided career exploration and education-planning platform powered by Kuder and administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Available to all Hoosiers 6th grade and up — once an account is created it is theirs for life. Includes interest assessments, occupation-to-program matching, Indiana labor market data, scholarship search, and résumé builder. Designed for career transitions and education planning at any life stage.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop is the federal hub for free career exploration, job search, training search, salary data, and credential research. Specialized portals include mySkills myFuture (skill-transfer for career changers), GetMyFuture (ages 14-24), Veteran and Military Transition Center, and Justice-Impacted Job Seekers re-entry tools. 800+ captioned career videos. Free hotline 1-877-US2-JOBS connects callers to local workforce resources.

Industry-recognized professional certificates from Google in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design. Designed to be job-ready in 3-6 months with no prior degree or experience. Approximately $39-49/month on Coursera (about $234 total at typical pace), but 100,000 need-based scholarships make the program free for qualifying learners. Completion unlocks CareerCircle — free 1-on-1 coaching, interview prep, and a job board connecting to 150+ employers in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium.