STATEHOUSE (May 14, 2024) – State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.
Haggard said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and credentials attainment. About 2,000 spots are available for the 2024-2025 school year and students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account until the Oct. 1 deadline.
"Regardless of a student's plan after high school, they can benefit from participating in applied learning opportunities," Haggard said. "I encourage those who are eligible for these scholarships to apply and explore potential careers."
Mayfield said 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 will participate in joint career and technical education, modern youth apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships or an Indiana College Core program by an approved CSA participating entity.
"There are so many learning pathways available to young Hoosiers when considering their future," Mayfield said. "Whether it's college, an apprenticeship or some other kind of training, Career Scholarship Accounts can help prepare them for life after high school."
Approved students will receive $5,000 over four disbursements and can use the money toward certain qualified expenses:
Approved courses and classes include a variety of topics like accounting, carpentry, cybersecurity, information technology, software development and veterinary science. A full list of approved courses, educational experiences and participating entities can be found at in.gov/tos/csa.
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.
Local employers, trade associations, labor unions and others interested in connecting with the next generation of talent can apply to host a CSA program or be a provider. Visit in.gov/tos/csa and click on "provider resources" for more information.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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