Frequently Asked Questions

Span Plan has one academic scholarship application to lessen the number of applications that must be completed. Review the Scholarship Opportunities page to learn more about the different funds that will be awarded. Deadline to submit your application is July 1.

Undergraduate students with children should also consider applying for a Span Plan Student Parent Support Scholarship that helps to defray the costs associated with childcare expenses. Deadlines are prior to each term.

General eligibility requirements to be considered for a Span Plan Academic scholarship are:

• Nontraditional undergraduate student enrolled at the West Lafayette campus.
• Have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. New students do not need to include a GPA. Returning Purdue students will have their current coursework reviewed and GPA calculated if under the minimum requirement to determine eligibility.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate unmet financial need.
• Be enrolled at least 3 credit hours each semester you are receiving the scholarship.

The number of scholarships awarded annually varies depending on the number of applicants and the amount budgeted for each year. On average we plan to award 25-35 new scholarships.

The award is forfeited by the recipient if the student’s registration status changes.

Scholarship funds awarded by Span Plan are specific to students at the West Lafayette campus. Unfortunately, they are not transferable to other campus locations.

Once the deadline has passed, no late applications are accepted.

Purdue Global students are not eligible for Span Plan scholarship funds.

Span Plan scholarships are only awarded to undergraduate students.

Need is determined by the Division of Financial Aid via FAFSA OR Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), depending on your residence status. Please submit your FAFSA at least 3 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline as the Division of Financial Aid requires processing time.

A FAFSA must be submitted to the university, but does not need to accompany your application.

Span Plan scholarships are competitive – time and thought should be invested when completing your application to ensure you are submitting the best information. Additionally, all applications are thoroughly reviewed to verify eligibility requirements. Your application will not enter the final selection process if the applicant:

• Does not meet the Span Plan student definition;
• Has not completed a FAFSA or if the FAFSA is incomplete;
• Does not demonstrate need or has a full financial aid package due to other scholarship and grant aid;
• Has submitted an incomplete application; or
• Is a student at Purdue campus other than West Lafayette, Indiana

Yes, Purdue employees are eligible to apply for Span Plan scholarships. If you are a Purdue employee or dependent of a Purdue employee, you must also complete a Form 15 and submit it to the Bursar’s Office in Hovde Hall.

Students will receive an email prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Please allow for up to 6 weeks after the close of the scholarship for notification. A notice will be put on the website once decisions have been made and a process has closed.

Aid is applied at the start of each semester of enrollment.

Aid is applied at the start of each semester of enrollment.

The scholarship requires continuous enrollment in the fall and then spring term to maintain eligibility.

To be considered, you are required to file a FAFSA about 3 weeks prior to the grant deadline. If you are a Purdue employee or dependent of a Purdue employee you must also complete a Form 15 and submit it to the Bursar’s Office.

Students are required to maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA.

• New students without a Purdue GPA should leave the information blank.
• Returning Purdue students will have their current coursework completed used to determine grade eligibility if past coursework does not meet the minimum.