Helpful Resources

We have identified several non-Ball State Web sites that may help you as you explore how to pay for your college expenses. Plus, you may want to access these other Ball State Web sites that are especially helpful to students.

  • Federal Student Aid
    Your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on funding education after high school.

  • Direct Loan Servicing Center
    Manage your Federal Direct Loans online.

  • State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
    Provides information about available need-based aid for students.

  • FinAid
    This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the Web. Access to FinAid is free for all users.

  • National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
    This site is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. It provides a centralized access to Title IV loans and Pell grants.

  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    This site has information about income tax regulations and how they relate to student financial aid.

  • Selective Service
    If you are a U.S. male between 18 and 25, you must register for the selective service. If you are in this category, you cannot receive financial aid until you have signed up.

  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    Education benefits are offered for eligible veterans, spouses and children.



Scholarships and Financial Aid
Lucina Hall, room 245
Muncie, Indiana 47306

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Monday-Friday
Phone operators: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

Phone: 765-285-5600 or
toll-free 1-800-227-4017
Fax: 765-285-2173
E-mail: finaid@bsu.edu