Indiana Commission for Higher Education

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking stakeholder feedback to help shape future improvements and support better student outcomes statewide. Share your input by July 3. Read more and submit feedback: in.gov/che/files/2605…

🚨 Just over 100 spots left. Schools are rethinking how students move from high school to college and careers. The Indiana Early College Summit shares what’s working and what's next—50+ sessions, real strategies and peer connections to take the next step. cell.uindy.edu/summit

Yesterday, the Commission and @EducateIN recognized winners of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awards for Excellence, highlighting outstanding achievements of CTE students, programs, partners, and counselors across the state. in.gov/che/files/2605…

As April comes to a close, we are proud to celebrate Community College Month. Indiana’s community colleges, @IvyTechCC and @VincennesU, offer a variety of certificates, degrees, and pathways, providing students with accessible opportunities to pursue their higher education goals.

📣 Today the Indiana Chamber and our Institute for Workforce Excellence announced the launch of the second TPM Academy® to advance employer-led workforce strategies statewide! More than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry from around the state will convene as we help employers better define in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them. This is a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program and held in partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. ➡️ Read today's press release: indianachamber.com/indiana-chambe…

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is pleased to announce that New Prairie High School has been recognized as Indiana’s 2025 @American_CAC School of Excellence. We congratulate New Prairie High School for receiving this esteemed award. in.gov/che/files/2604…

Today, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, in partnership with our state's public colleges and universities, has concluded a comprehensive review of degree programs under IC 21-18-9-10.7. For additional information, read the full press release: in.gov/che/files/2604…

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…