Freshman 101

After completion of your junior year of high school, you can apply for admission to Indiana State University.

Need assistance? Contact the Office of Admissions

Activate your MyISU portal to access official university email, find important information, and complete key steps. With information provided in your admissions letter, activate your portal using a desktop computer. Click “Activate Your Sycamore Login.” You’ll use your University username and ID number from your letter, birth date, and last four digits of your Social Security Number. 

For assistance with MyISU Portal activation contact our OIT Help Desk at 812-237-2910.
 

Apply for federal and state financial aid starting October 1^st of your senior year of high school.  File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using our federal school code 001807 by April 15^th (Indiana Residents) to be considered for all possible Indiana Commission of Higher Education funding. 

For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 800-841-4744.
 

ISU Scholarships are listed in the Branch.  Be sure to visit the Branch before December 1^st of your senior year of high school to be considered for many scholarships.  Remember, you must be admitted to ISU.

Scholarships from other resources are always a great help.  Visit our Types of Aid page for other scholarship opportunities.  Be sure to let us know of your outside scholarships by completing the Scholarship Notification Form

Beginning mid-January, Financial Aid Notification (FAN) packets are mailed and the document can also be viewed in your MyISU Portal account.  The portal is your go-to resource for real-time information about your financial aid status, requirements, account balance and awards.  

• Financial Aid Notification Packet Guide

• Decoding the Award Letter
  
   

Accept our offer of admission and secure your place by confirming your enrollment
 

Register for orientation by selecting a one day State Orientation session. You’ll sign up for classes with an academic advisor, speak with a financial aid representative, and discover what to expect when you return to campus for the State Engage (part two of your required orientation). Note, you must pay your enrollment deposit before registering for State Orientation.

Indicate your intention to live on campus by submitting your housing contract or exemption form to Residential Life.  Note that you must first activate your MyISU portal and pay your enrollment deposit before you can start your housing process.

For more information, contact Residential Life at (812)237-3993
 

Submit health and immunization documents before you attend State Orientation (required by the State of Indiana Department of Health).

For more information, contact the Office of Registration and Records at (812) 237-2020.
 

For details about Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans – visit Types of Aid.

Students that are eligible for Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans will need to make a decision to accept or decline.  After July 10^th make your decision on your MyISU Portal (portal assistance)

If you choose to accept your Federal Student Loans, then complete Entrance Counseling, the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement* (*optional) and the Master Promissory Note.

If a student applies for Financial Aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Office of Student Financial Aid will consider the student for many forms of student aid, including federal, state, or ISU-specific grants and scholarships.
Indiana State University offers a variety of programs to assist with finding money to cover educational expenses. Explore these Links for detailed information.

• Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans.
• Private Alternative Loans
• Military Benefits
• ISU Scholarships
• Outside Scholarships
• Student Employment
• Types of Aid
• Special Circumstances
• Payment Plans

Take the required math and optional non-native language placement tests before attending State Orientation.

Submit the following materials as they become available:

• Final official high school transcript (upon graduation)
• Final college transcript(s) (including any dual credit)
• Official AP score report

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• Attend State Orientation
• Attend State Engage to get ready for your life at State (both are required)

Approximately 10 days prior to the beginning of the term, aid will disburse to your ISU student account. If you are expecting a refund, sign up for direct deposit.

On the first day of the semester, Bursar bills are due for students who are already enrolled. Be sure to pay online by the due date.

Be sure to pay your remaining balance with the University to avoid registration holds.

Reminder: Text books are not included in your bill.  Do not rely on Federal aid to purchase text books.

Arrange Accommodations for Disabilities

If you require accommodations for documented disabilities, contact the Center for Student Success for academic needs or contact Residential Life for housing needs.

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