How about free tuition?

You can earn a world-class Indiana University degree — tuition-free — right here at IU Northwest!

Thanks to the Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana Scholarship, eligible Gary high school graduates can have their tuition fully covered for up to four years at IU Northwest. To qualify, you'll need to:

  • Be a 2025 or 2026 high school graduate (from Gary)
  • Have at least a 2.5 high school GPA
  • 30–40 hours of community service/volunteer work
  • Be accepted to IU Northwest

Apply now! Visit the link below, click on “Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana Scholarship,” and complete your application before January 31, 2027.

Complete the scholarship form
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44%
of students in 2022-23 graduated with no student loan debt
FREE
lifetime career services after graduation
78%
of student receive financial aid (including scholarships)

Don't qualify? Don't worry.

IU Northwest still offers the best priced bachelor's degree in Northwest Indiana. With over 200 academic and merit scholarships, partner tuition for Illinois residents, and flexible class schedules, a college degree can be more affordable than you think. 

Learn more at the links below.

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    Financial Aid

    Earn a degree for less

    Our tuition prices are among the lowest in the state, and more than 75% of our students receive some sort of financial aid. See how affordable college can be for you.

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    Learn More

    See what we're all about

    Don't know where to start? Don't worry. Fill out this quick form to get in touch with our admissions team who can answer any of your questions or find the answers for you.

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    Apply

    Start your journey today

    With our online application, applying for college has never been easier. Learn how to apply, explore IU's campuses, and file your application all from the comfort of your home.