Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Today, students and partners gathered to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day at the Statehouse! Student leaders from across Indiana shared how hands-on training and real-world experiences are actively carving out their career paths. #CTEMonth

This February, we’re excited to celebrate #CTEMonth and showcase the incredible ways Career and Technical Education transforms lives and shapes our future leaders!

College Goal Sunday is next month! Join FAFSA filing experts from across the state for FREE FAFSA filing assistance. Visit CollegeGoalSunday.org for more information on how to prepare for the event and additional information. @INvestEdIndiana

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is asking for feedback on the Frank O'Bannon Grant Methodology to maximize funding for students. For additional information on submitting your comments, read the full press release: in.gov/che/files/2601…

Join CELL's next School Counselor Lunch and Learn on Jan. 13 as we address Work-Based Learning (WBL) as part of the new Indiana Diploma requirements for career readiness and real-world skill development. Register today: cell.uindy.edu/events/2026/01…

Applications are now open for The Governor’s Summer Internship (GSI) program. This is a paid position that will provide interns with the opportunity to get hands-on experience. There are positions in IT, Operations, Marketing, Legal Services, and more! LINK IN COMMENTS!⬇️

We recently honored Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner as our Bayh-Lugar Government Leader of the Year! Jenner, a resident of Madison, has shined in her recently expanded role. The state’s literacy rates have risen substantially recently. The new high school diploma process and career readiness seals will better aid students’ future goals. And employers have a welcome seat at the table around workforce preparation. She’s also been tapped as the new commissioner of higher education. Read more in BizVoice®: bizvoicemagazine.com/wp-content/upl…

Save the date for National Engineers Week. ACEC of Indiana is organizing classroom visits to engage students, with the goal of reaching every county in Indiana. Teachers are encouraged to submit classroom visit requests by the Dec. 19 priority deadline. acecindiana.org/national-engin…

The application for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is open. This program offers up to $40,000 in financial aid to high-achieving high school and college students committed to teaching in Indiana for at least five years after graduation. in.gov/che/#:~:text=S…

Registration is open for the 2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference. Hear from the Commission’s own on how Work-Based Learning and Career and Technical Education course requirements align with Indiana's new graduation requirements and diploma seals. indianachamber.com/event/work-bas…

Congratulations to Dennis Bland, a longstanding member of our Commission, for being named the 32nd Michael A. Carroll Award recipient by @ibj_media. As president of @CLDincorg, Bland continually emphasizes the significance of investing in education. ibj.com/articles/denni…

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online form is available earlier than the typical October 1 launch. in.gov/che/files/2509…

More Indiana students are choosing to stay in-state when enrolling in higher education. Enrollment data at Indiana’s public higher education institutions for fall 2025 show the largest increase in Indiana resident enrollment since 2010. Read more: in.gov/che/files/2509…

College GO! isn’t just for high school seniors; it’s for everyone! There are so many different paths that you can take after high school. Whether it is enrollment, employment, or enlistment, Learn More Indiana has the resources you need! #CollegeGO LearnMoreIndiana.org/collegego

Join the Indiana Commission for Higher Education next week as we celebrate National College Application Week. During this week, high school seniors can apply to any of the 40+ institutions around the state for free! in.gov/che/files/2509…

It’s #WhyApply Day! Join Learn More Indiana and educators across the state as we highlight and celebrate all the unique reasons why individuals apply to college! What’s your "why"? Head to LearnMoreIndiana.org/collegego to print off your own #WhyApply poster!

Congrats to the 80+ incarcerated individuals who graduated from @IndianaDOC education programs today. They are among hundreds every year who earn GEDs and certificates through education programs at our state’s correctional facilities. I’m proud to back efforts that help graduates reenter their communities with job skills, and hope for the future!

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced the Indiana College Core is now offered at 312 high schools across the state for the 2025-2026 school year. This equates to over a 250 percent increase in participating high schools from four years ago. in.gov/che/files/2508…

Seniors, now is the time to start preparing application details and researching paths for after graduation. To see the 30+ institutions with waived application fees and participating in College Application Week 2025, visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/collegego. #CollegeGO

College GO! is here! Join us next month as we celebrate and encourage students to discover their path and discover their future! #WhyApply Day kicks off College GO! on September 19, with College Application Week the following week!