Policies & Procedures
Financial Aid
Campus Policies
A student must be admitted to a graduate degree program in order to be eligible for financial aid from SLIS. Students with financial assistance must make adequate progress toward their degree each semester and meet all other requirements of the award, or financial support may be discontinued.
Stipends and salaries earned by graduate students are taxable. It is our understanding that fellowships and fee scholarships are not taxable under current regulations; however, it is the responsibility of each recipient to confirm the tax status of any award with the Internal Revenue Service.
Financial Aid on the IUPUI Campus Several student hourly positions are offered each year for MLS students working with the School of Library and Information Science. Each position is paid an hourly wage for 20 hours per week. There are no deadlines but decisions for a semester are completed usually 2-3 months ahead of that semester. Email Melanie Hollcraft (meacole@iupui.edu) a cover letter (include semester you want to be considered) and your resume. Any other questions may be directed to Melanie via email or phone (317-278-2386).
Fellowship Awards One-time cash fellowship awards to new and continuing students in the SLIS degree programs are awarded through the following organizations:
Indiana Library Federation Scholarships are awarded annually by the ILF to students who are Indiana residents, have economic need, and are studying or wish to study for a career in librarianship. Awards are made each spring, and recipients must agree to work in an Indiana library for one year following degree receipt. Details for application are publicized each spring by SLIS and the ILF. These scholarships average between $300 and $1,000.
Association for Indiana Media Educators Scholarship is offered to students planning a career in Indiana school library media centers. Application details are published by the association and SLIS when they become available. These scholarships average between $300 and $600.
A.L.A. Scholarship Program See www.ala.org/hrdr/scholarship.html for more information. IUPUI Graduate Advisory Council considers applicants from SLIS for Fellowships annually. Applicants are selected from students who have an outstanding academic record. These fellowships are normally for two years, with an annual $12,000 stipend and in-state fee remission.
Other financial aid opportunities are publicized by the school as they become available. This information is available primarily on the SLIS-INDY e-mail list.
Student loans and other financial aid opportunities are available to graduate students at IUPUI. Contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
CA 103, 425 N. University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5145
phone: (317) 274-4162
www.iupui.edu/%7efinaid/
International student aid from the School of Library and Information Science is very limited. Aid available from the school for matriculating students is normally restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. In some cases, a continuing international student will receive financial assistance following the first semester in SLIS, but in no case does the available aid approach the entire amount needed for the support of an international student attending a graduate degree program at Indiana University.
International students are advised not to count on any financial assistance from the school, but to seek sponsorship and support from other sources. The university will not issue visa documentation until the international student submits evidence of complete financial support. Information on other financial aid for international students may be obtained from the:
IUPUI Office of International Affairs
902 W. New York St.,
ES 2126
Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
phone: (317) 274-7200
www.iupui.edu/oia/