Greyhound Parents & Supporters

When your student applies to UIndy, they will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships (up to $20,000). Your family will receive more information about this in their acceptance letter. 

Tip: Have your student ask their high school counselor about scholarships offered by local or national organizations.

Learn more about all scholarship options

The deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year for Indiana residents is April 15th. By filing the FAFSA, your student will be considered for:

• Federal and state grants
• Work-study opportunities
• Federal student loans

UIndy’s FAFSA code is 001804. Families are encouraged to complete the FAFSA early for priority consideration. If you have any questions about the FAFSA process, contact your student’s UIndy admissions counselor.

• Net Price Calculator: Get an estimate of your student’s potential cost.
• Contact the Office of Financial Aid: Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid to set up an appointment.

• 24/7 campus police department staffed by trained officers that is also a branch of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
• Watchdog Safety Message Alert System (sign up for WatchDog alerts)
• ID-secured residence halls

Learn more about campus safety and security

• The Health and Wellness Center has three full-time nurse practitioners and one part-time physician to provide care. 
• The Counseling Center offers free, confidential mental health services for students.
• The Center for Applied Health (CAPS) is conveniently located on the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center in the heart of UIndy’s campus. CAPS allows students, faculty, and staff to identify their health and wellness goals and then tap into UIndy resources to achieve them.

Learn more about the Health, Wellness, and Counseling Center

• The Center for First-Year Experience & Student Success offers enriching experiences and endless opportunities to enhance your student’s educational journey from the moment they attend their New Hounds Day (new student orientation)!
• The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center (Pro Edge) assists with career assessment, career mentoring, linking students to professionals and experiences in their major, and finding work-study jobs.
• The Office of Disability Resources & BUILD supports those who need physical or academic accommodations or other assistance.
• The Phil and Janet Terry Center for Campus Connections is a “one-stop shop " that helps students seeking financial, academic, and social support access resources from multiple offices across campus.
• Tutoring: UIndy offers a variety of tutoring options from math to writing that your student can utilize during their time on campus.

1. Stay Organized and Informed Together.
   Help manage key deadlines by creating a shared calendar for application due dates, financial aid forms (like FAFSA), campus visits, and scholarship opportunities. Offer to review essays or help with forms, but let your student take the lead. Read communications from schools together to ensure nothing is missed.
2. Visit Campus!
   Visiting campus is the best way for your student to get to know a college. It’s best to visit while school is in session so that your student can get a feel for what campus life is like.
3. Provide Guidance, Not Pressure.
   You can serve as a sounding board—asking thoughtful questions and helping your student reflect on what they want in a college (location, size, majors, campus culture). Encourage exploration without steering them toward a specific choice just because it’s familiar or prestigious. Support their independence in this decision.

1. Stay Organized Together.
   1. Set up a shared calendar for deadlines, test dates, and recommendation requests.
   2. Gently remind them of due dates—but avoid micromanaging.
2. Support, Don’t Write.
   1. Offer to proofread essays for clarity, grammar, and tone—but don’t write or rewrite them.
   2. Encourage authenticity in their application voice.
   3. Help brainstorm stories or strengths they might include.
3. Assist with Forms and Logistics.
   1. Help keep track of materials submitted or still needed, application fees, transcript requests, and test score submissions.
   2. Help complete the FAFSA and other financial aid forms accurately and on time.
   3. Monitor your email too—some schools communicate important steps through the parent email on file.

1. Attend Admitted Student Events.
   1. Go with them to admitted student days or revisit campuses to get a better feel for the environment.
   2. Ask questions about housing, support services, and next steps.
   3. Let them lead the visit while you observe and support.
2. Discuss Finances Honestly and Early.
   1. Be upfront about what your family can realistically afford. 
   2. Talk through the cost of attendance, potential aid, and student loans so your student can make informed choices. 
   3. Attend financial aid sessions together and compare financial aid offers when the time comes.
3. Be Reassuring and Supportive.
   1. Remind your student that there’s no single “perfect” school—it’s about what they make of the experience.
   2. Be patient if they feel overwhelmed, conflicted, or uncertain.
   3. Celebrate their choice and encourage a strong start, wherever they land.

1. Attend their New Hounds Day (new student orientation) with them.
   1. New Hounds Days will be announced in the spring. All new, first-year students are required to attend one New Hounds Day. This day is mandatory because students meet with an academic advisor to review their materials and build connections with professionals on UIndy's campus. Special sessions will also be held for parents and guests to learn more about how to support their student during their time at UIndy.
2. Build Life Skills Together.
   1. Help your student gain confidence in basic life tasks they'll need on campus:
      1. Practice budgeting and managing a bank account.
      2. Teach them to do laundry, cook simple meals, and schedule appointments.
      3. Encourage self-advocacy, like reaching out to professors, asking for help, or managing their own calendar.
3. Keep Communication Strong but Flexible.
   1. Students need support, but also space to grow:
      1. Talk about how often you’ll stay in touch via calls, texts, and visits.
      2. Let them know you're always in their corner, but give them room to handle challenges.
      3. Encourage independence, even if it means letting them make mistakes.