INDIANAPOLIS — State officials are considering changes to Indiana's popular 21st Century Scholars program that promises full college scholarships to needy students who stay out of trouble and get acceptable grades.
The Indianapolis Star reports that more than $37 million a year has been shifted from the state's primary financial aid program in order to meet the 21st Century Scholars obligation.
Higher education commissioner Teresa Lubbers plans to present recommendations on some changes to the State Budget Committee on Sept. 8.
The program was started in 1990. Youths in grades 6-8 who qualify for free and reduced-price lunches sign a pledge to stay drug-free and maintain a 2.0 grade-point average in exchange for four years of free tuition at an Indiana public university.
Lubbers says tightening the financial qualifications should be considered.
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