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About the Program
In partnership with the State of Indiana, Ivy Tech is offering state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs.* The Achieve Your Degree (AYD) program offers the flexibility to pursue educational opportunities in more than 70 degree programs.
On-site application assistance and academic advising are provided by Ivy Tech faculty and staff to accommodate state employees’ busy work schedules and to ensure appropriate course schedules. Ivy Tech will also provide individualized advising, financial aid, and tutoring to foster employee success.
Made with You In Mind
- Financial barriers are removed for students wishing to further their education through the tuition deferral and financial aid process.
- Uniquely designed Career Certificates, which are embedded within Technical Certificates and Associate degrees, as well as our Transfer programs provide professional and career pathways within companies at a reduced cost to the employer.
- Opportunities for transfer to four-year institutions via Transfer as a Junior programs are a more cost-effective use of limited company tuition benefit dollars and can replace internal professional development training.
- Employers and community institutions can develop higher skilled employees from within which reduces turnover, fosters company loyalty, and increases the community value of this program.
- Employees developed through the Achieve Your Degree program become more involved in the surrounding community and are more loyal to your organization.
Achieve Your Degree is a smart way for working adults to learn new skills and earn a certificate or associate degree from Ivy Tech with no tuition costs.* Ivy Tech staff will come to your workplace to help you through every step of the process.
State of Indiana employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for this program:
- Employed full time continuously with the state for at least 12 months prior to their submission of an Education Reimbursement or Tuition Assistance Application
- Have not received a disciplinary action in the one year immediately preceding the date of initial approval for the course for which Reimbursement or Assistance is sought
- Have not exhausted $5,250.00 in the calendar year
*Additional fees like exams or textbooks may not be covered. Please refer to your tuition assistance policy to learn more.
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- See if your agency or department is part of the Achieve Your Degree program. You can do this by asking your internal HR department or checking the list of participating agencies on this page.
- Complete the State of Indiana agency-specific application.
- An Education Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance Application with employee information, course start date/anticipated end date, intended certificate, degree, or trade path, and explanation of the benefit of the coursework; and
- The course description(s) from the institution.
- Apply for the Ivy Tech Achieve Your Degree program. Apply for the AYD program online at: apply.ivytech.edu/ayd/stateemployee. Then complete the AYD consent form that will be emailed to the employee through the Ivy Tech email. Please note: Applicants will be provided with an Ivy Tech email address after completing the application. Finally, upload the Approval Document INSPD provides to the AYD application.
- Create your Ivy Tech login to sign your Deferred Tuition Request form. The link to complete this electronically will be in your Ivy Tech email. You can use this emailed link to sign the consent form and upload your approved application for tuition assistance.
- Register for classes. Once you've been enrolled in the Achieve Your Degree program, it's time to register for classes. Learn How to Register for Classes
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Below is a list of participating State of Indiana executive-level departments and agencies that currently qualify for the Achieve Your Degree program.
If you do not see your agency or department on this list, but believe you should qualify, please speak with your HR team to confirm.
AGO - Adjutant General's Office IFA - Finance Authority ATC - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission IG - Office of Inspector General Attorney General IGC - Gaming Commission BMV - Bureau of Motor Vehicles IHCDA - Housing and Community Development Authority BOAH - Board of Animal Health ILEA - Law Enforcement Academy Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commission Indiana State Park Inns CHE - Commission for Higher Education INDOT - Department of Transportation CJI - Criminal Justice Institute INPRS - Public Retirement System Comptroller IOT - Office of Technology DCS - Department of Child Services IPAS - Protection and Advocacy Services Commission DFI - Department of Financial Institutions IPSC - Integrated Public Safety Commission DHS - Department of Homeland Security ISBVI - School for the Blind and Visually Impaired DLGF - Department of Local Government Finance ISD - Indiana School of the Deaf DNR - Department of Natural Resources ISDA - State Department of Agriculture DOE - Department of Education ISDT - State Department of Toxicology DOH - Department of Health ISMHS - State Museums and Historical Sites DOL - Department of Labor ISP - State Police DOR - Department of Revenue IURC - Utility Regulatory Commission DUAB - Distressed Unit Appeal Board IVH - Veteran's Home DVA - Department of Veterans Affairs IWMC - War Memorials Commission DWD - Department of Workforce Development MPH - Management Performance Hub FSSA - Family and Social Services Administration Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority GCPD - Governor's Council for People with Disabilities OALP - Office of Administrative Law Proceedings Governor's Office OED - Office of Energy Development GWC - Governor's Workforce Cabinet OMB - Office of Management and Budget Hoosier Lottery OUCC - Office of Utility Consumer Counselor HRC - Horse Racing Commission PAC - Public Access Counselor IAC - Indiana Arts Commission Professional Licensing Agency IARA - Archives and Records Administration SBA - Budget Agency IBTR - Board of Tax Review SBOA - State Board of Accounts ICRC - Civil Rights Commission SBOE - State Board of Education ICSB - Charter School Board SEAC - State Employees Appeals Commission IDCC - Destination Development Corporation Secretary of Commerce IDEM - Department of Environmental Management Secretary of State IDOA - Department of Administration SPD - State Personnel Department IDOC - Department of Correction State Library IDOI - Department of Insurance WCB - Worker's Compensation Board IEDC - Economic Development Corporation White River State Park Commission IEERB - Education Employment Relations Board
Find Local Achieve Your Degree Contact Info
Don't see a nearby Achieve Your Degree location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
New Student Contact
Office of Admission
BL-Info@ivytech.edu
812-330-6013
Current Student Contact
Academic Advising
BL-AdvisingCenter@ivytech.edu
812-330-6013
Employer Contact
Adam Gross
agross52@ivytech.edu
812-330-6004
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Director of Adult Recruitment, Achieve Your Degree Coordinator, and Ivy Achieves Lead
Clarissa Andrews, M.S. Ed
765-966-2656, ext. 1218
candrews18@ivytech.edu
Director, Career Development and Employer Engagement
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator
Jessica A. Farrell, M.S.
jfarrell29@ivytech.edu
Contact
Joseph Binkley, MA
Director of Employer Education Services & ASAP
812-492-0337
jbinkley10@ivytech.edu
Director, Career Development and Employer Engagement
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator
Jessica A. Farrell, M.S.
jfarrell29@ivytech.edu
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Please contact Achieve Your Degree at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Lisa Beasley
Talent Connections Manager of Ivy+ Career Link
AYD County Coordinator
Office: 317.921.4863
Indianapolis AYD Team
Email: Indianapolis-AYD@ivytech.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://link.ivytech.edu/AYD-Meeting
Set an appointment with us: https://link.ivytech.edu/AYD-Meeting
Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Achieve Your Degree department.
Employer Consultant, Career Coaching and Employer Connections (CCEC)
Courtney Althoff
calthoff1@ivytech.edu
812-265-2580, ext. 4128
Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Jennifer Gasiorek
jgasiorek@ivytech.edu
Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships & Strategic Communications
Jennifer Gasiorek
jgasiorek@ivytech.edu
Director of Adult Recruitment, Achieve Your Degree Coordinator, and Ivy Achieves Lead
Clarissa Andrews, M.S. Ed
765-966-2656, ext. 1218
candrews18@ivytech.edu
Workforce Alignment, Program Manager
Rhonda Jackson
rjackson125@ivytech.edu
Mailing Address
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Achieve Your Degree Coordinator, Talent Connection Manager
Libby Wiggers
ewiggers@ivytech.edu
812-429-1417
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
If you're a student interested in earning your credential at Ivy Tech through your employer's Achieve Your Degree partnership, contact:
Rod Dowell | 812-298-2492 | rdowell3@ivytech.edu
If you're a company interested in creating an Achieve Your Degree partnership with Ivy Tech to help your employees skill up through tuition assistance, contact:
Brooks David Weszely | 812-298-2304 | bweszely@ivytech.edu
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Program Manager, Career Coaching and Employer Connections & Achieve Your Degree (AYD)
Kathleen Kostecka, M.B.A.
kkostecka@ivytech.edu
219-476-4761
Questions About The Program?
If you have questions about your eligibility or what it looks like to be an Ivy Tech student as part of the Achieve Your Degree Program, reach out to the Achieve Your Degree team at the location nearest to your employer.