College

American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) | Internal Revenue Service (Tax Year 2025)

Federal education credit for undergraduate study, with up to $2,500 per eligible student and up to $1,000 refundable.

Amount: Up to $2,500 per eligible student (up to $1,000 refundable) Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 Location: United States

Chafee Foster Care Program: Up to $5,000/Year for College

Provides states with funding to help current and former foster youth achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, financial literacy, housing assistance, and support services.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $5,000 per year (ETV) + State Tuition Waivers Deadline: Varies by State (Usually July 1) Location: United States

Federal Pell Grant (2026-27 Award Year Context)

Need-based federal grant guidance with current 2026-27 maximum/minimum amounts, FAFSA timing rules, and campus-level execution risks.

Amount: Maximum scheduled Pell amount currently published for 2026-27 is $7,395 (minimum $740) Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 Location: United States

Indiana 21st Century Scholars: Full Tuition for Income-Eligible Students at Indiana Public Colleges

Early college promise program covering up to 100% of tuition at Indiana public colleges for income-eligible students who enroll in middle school and complete the Scholar Success Program through high school graduation.

Type: Scholarship Amount: Covers up to full tuition at Indiana public institutions; partial at private colleges Deadline: June 30 of 8th grade year for enrollment; annual requirements through college Location: United States - Indiana

Win Up to 55K Per Year for College: A Real Talk Guide to the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

If you are a high-achieving high school senior staring down the cost of college and thinking, “How on earth am I supposed to pay for this?” — keep reading.

Amount: Up to $55,000 annually for up to four years Deadline: Nov 13, 2025 Location: United States