Funded Training
FSSA / IMPACT Program
Indiana's IMPACT program connects eligible residents receiving public assistance to free career training and workforce development. If you qualify, Elevate for Humanity can refer you for fully funded training at no cost to you.
What Is the IMPACT Program?
IMPACT (Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training) is administered by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). It provides workforce training, job placement support, and career development services to eligible Indiana residents who receive public assistance benefits.
Elevate for Humanity Career & Technical Institute is a participating training provider. When you are referred through IMPACT, your training costs are covered — you focus on completing the program and getting to work.
Eligibility Requirements
You must meet all three of the following to be referred for funded training.
1. You receive SNAP or TANF benefits
You must currently be receiving one of the following:
SNAP
Food stamp benefits (EBT card)
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (cash assistance)
Medicaid and HIP do NOT qualify
Having Medicaid or the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) alone does not make you eligible. You must specifically receive SNAP (food stamps) or TANF (cash assistance) to qualify for this referral.
2. No pending legal charges
You must not have any pending legal charges at the time of referral. Prior convictions do not automatically disqualify you — it is specifically active pending charges that are a barrier. If you have questions about your situation, contact us before submitting.
3. High school diploma, GED, HSE, or transcripts
You must have one of the following as proof of education:
What Does NOT Qualify
Medicaid only
Health coverage alone is not a qualifying benefit
HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan)
HIP is health insurance, not cash or food assistance
Pending legal charges
Active charges must be resolved before referral
How the Referral Process Works
Check your eligibility above
Make sure you meet all three requirements — SNAP or TANF benefits, no pending charges, and a diploma/GED/HSE.
Submit the referral form
Click the button below to complete the referral form. This is how we officially submit your information for review.
We review your referral
Elizabeth Greene personally reviews every referral submission.
If you qualify — you get a call
Elizabeth will call you directly to discuss the IMPACT program expectations, your training program, and next steps to get started.
If you do not qualify — you get an email
You will receive an email explaining specifically why you did not qualify and what other options may be available to you.
Ready to Submit Your Referral?
If you meet all three eligibility requirements, submit the referral form now. Elizabeth will personally review your submission and follow up directly.
Submit Referral FormOpens the official FSSA/IMPACT referral form
Questions?
Not sure if you qualify? Have questions about the process? Contact us before submitting — we will help you figure out if this is the right path for you.