STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2023) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.
Borders said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state accredited public or private school can receive up to $5,000 to access qualified training opportunities. About 1,000 spots are available for the 2023-2024 school year and students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account until the Oct. 1 deadline.
"Not every student has the time, money or interest in attending a traditional college, and we want them to know that there are other pathways for them," Borders said. "These scholarships can help high schoolers explore their career interests early on and earn credentials that will make entering the workforce easier."
Hostettler said Career Scholarship Accounts are available to high school students who are enrolled in a course or educational experience approved by the Indiana Department of Education. Eligible students may also be enrolled in an apprenticeship, applied learning experience, work-based learning and/or credential attainment experience approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
"High school sophomores, juniors and seniors are quickly approaching graduation, and many of them will go immediately into the workforce," Hostettler said. "This program gives students the opportunity to learn about their desired occupation and be ready for a career upon earning their high school degree."
Approved students will receive $5,000 over four disbursements and can use the money toward certain qualified expenses:
Hostettler said approved courses and classes, which are listed on the online application, can be in accounting, cybersecurity, information technology, software development, veterinary science and more.
The State Board of Education is also reviewing high school diploma requirements to provide more flexibility in a student’s schedule, so they can pursue work-based learning and apprenticeship experiences.
To learn more about Career Scholarship Accounts and enroll before the Oct. 1 deadline, visit in.gov/tos/csa, email CSA@tos.in.gov or call 317-232-0723.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,
which includes portions of Gibson, Knox and Vanderburgh counties.
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