Indiana State Funding

Workforce Ready Grant

Indiana's Workforce Ready Grant covers 100% of tuition for high-demand certification programs — no loans, no repayment. Available to working adults 25 and older.

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What the grant covers

Full Tuition

100% of program tuition for approved courses on the INDemand Jobs list.

Exam Fees

Certification exam fees — EPA 608, CompTIA, NHA, and other industry exams.

Books & Supplies

Required course materials, textbooks, and lab supplies for eligible programs.

Who qualifies

Indiana resident
Age 25 or older (or 21–24 with a high school diploma/GED)
Currently employed or recently unemployed
Enrolling in an approved high-demand program
Program must be on the Indiana INDemand Jobs list

How to apply

Start at Indiana Career Connect

The Workforce Ready Grant is processed through Indiana Career Connect — Indiana's official workforce portal. Create a free account there to begin your application. Your school enrollment at Elevate is step two.

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    1

    Check eligibility

    Use our eligibility checker to confirm you qualify before applying.

    2

    Apply to Elevate

    Submit your program application. Our team identifies all funding you qualify for.

    3

    Complete the grant application

    We guide you through the state application. Most students finish in under 30 minutes.

    4

    Start training

    Once approved, your tuition is covered. You start at no cost.

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