There are several scholarships for returning adult and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) students. In most cases, it is necessary to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to the scholarship application. Please note that the priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 10 every year. For more information about the FAFSA and the financial aid process at IUB, please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Please note that the scholarship opportunities below all have different application deadlines, most of which are prior to March 10th:

• Cox Access Scholarships enable qualified returning adult learners, with a cumulative gap of five years or more in their education, to be full-time students and part-time employees.
• Indiana Women’s Education Foundation offers scholarships for women in a variety of fields of study and life circumstances. Check out their website for more information and the application.
• PEO Scholarships are available to women who have had a gap of 24 consecutive months in their education and are within 24 consecutive months of completing their degree. The application is due at least ten weeks prior to the start of the semester. For more information and the scholarship application, contact Lou Moir at moirl@indiana.edu.
• Psi Iota Xi offers scholarships for women entering or returning to college who have demonstrated financial need and academic potential. Applications may be obtained from a BLS advisor.

Information regarding additional IU and external financial resources for students can be found on the Additional Financial Resources page.