Supplemental and emergency funding options
Finding employment
Having a job during college helps you earn money while developing your career skills—and you can do it all in one of the Midwest’s largest cities.
Parent PLUS loans
Parents of dependent college students can borrow federal loans to help pay for costs not covered by other financial aid.
Emergency funding
Are you facing a financial emergency? Have you exhausted your financial aid options? You may be eligible for emergency aid.
Financial aid re-evaluation
Have your financial circumstances changed since you filed your FAFSA? You may be able to have your financial aid adjusted.
Expanded SNAP benefits
Some students may be eligible to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Short-term loans
Do you need funds now but won’t have them until later in the month? You may be able to get an interest-free short-term loan.
Paws’ Pantry
Is your cupboard bare? Free, healthy food is available to anyone in the IU Indy community facing food insecurity.
Hire Attire
Do you need business clothes for an interview, internship, or job? Professional apparel is available to students. (Hire Attire is formerly Paws’ Closet.)
Find help off campus
In a financial pinch? There are community organizations that provide support for basic needs, legal aid, housing, and more.
Private loans
Anyone can apply for a private student loan, but we recommend reviewing your options for a federal loan first.
IU Indianapolis
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
420 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
USA