State restricts popular credential scholarship applications

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is restricting new applications for a popular workforce grant, as demand outpaces available funding.

Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant allows Hoosiers to earn high-growth industry credentials for free, but will be limited to returning students and independent students for the coming school year.

CHE notified colleges of the change via email last week, citing a state law directing the commission to prioritize independent students when demand exceeds available funds.

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