With the Aces Opportunity Grant, freshmen entering in the Fall of 2026 who meet the following criteria will not pay any tuition out of pocket. No special application is needed to be awarded the Aces Opportunity Grant. It will automatically be offered to qualified Indiana students who meet the following criteria:

• Have a family adjusted gross income of less than $60,000

AND

• Are eligible for Indiana state grant funding
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2026
• Have a GPA of 3.25 (weighted) or higher or minimum ACT of 21/SAT of 1060

How It Will Work

UE will first combine the student's UE Scholarships, Indiana State Grant Funding, and Federal Grant Funding. Any remaining gap between this combined amount and full-time tuition and full-time fees will be covered through an Aces Opportunity Grant. In this way, UE ensures the student will have no out-of-pocket tuition costs.

1. Apply online to UE
2. Receive official notification of admission
3. File the FAFSA by April 15, 2026

Renewability Requirements

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Annually submit the FAFSA by April 15
• Meet credit hour requirements for on-time state award
• Continue to meet adjusted gross income criteria threshold reported on the FAFSA

For students meeting these requirements, UE will renew the Aces Opportunity Grant for a total of 4 years (8 fall/spring semesters total; excludes summer).

In subsequent years, if a student meets institutional requirements, but no longer meets the income threshold or credit hour requirements for state award, the grant amount offered in year 1 will be awarded.

Due to this program being combined with federal and state grant funding, the University reserves the right to award the year-1 value of the award in future years, should there be significant changes in the federal or state grant programs.