About the Program
In partnership with the State of Indiana, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.Ìý
On-site application assistance and academic advising are provided by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios faculty and staff to accommodate state employees’ busy work schedules and to ensure appropriate course schedules. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios with no tuition costs.* Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.Ìý
- 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Achieve Your Degree program.ÌýApply for the AYD program online at: . Then complete the AYD consent form that will be emailed to the employee through the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios email. Please note: Applicants will be provided with an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios email address after completing the application. Finally, upload the Approval Document INSPD provides to the AYD application.
- Create your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios login to sign your Deferred Tuition Request form. The link to complete this electronically will be in your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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 Ìý IFA - Finance Authority ATC - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Ìý IG - Office of Inspector General Attorney General Ìý IGC - Gaming Commission BMV - Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ìý IHCDA - Housing and Community Development Authority BOAH - Board of Animal Health Ìý ILEA - Law Enforcement Academy Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commission Ìý Indiana State Park Inns CHE - Commission for Higher Education Ìý INDOT - Department of Transportation CJI - Criminal Justice Institute Ìý INPRS - Public Retirement System Comptroller Ìý IOT - Office of Technology DCS - Department of Child Services Ìý IPAS - Protection and Advocacy Services Commission DFI - Department of Financial Institutions Ìý IPSC - Integrated Public Safety Commission DHS - Department of Homeland Security Ìý ISBVI - School for the Blind and Visually Impaired DLGF - Department of Local Government Finance Ìý ISD - Indiana School of the Deaf DNR - Department of Natural Resources Ìý ISDA - State Department of Agriculture DOE - Department of Education Ìý ISDT - State Department of Toxicology DOH - Department of Health Ìý ISMHS - State Museums and Historical Sites DOL - Department of Labor Ìý ISP - State Police DOR - Department of Revenue Ìý IURC - Utility Regulatory Commission DUAB - Distressed Unit Appeal Board Ìý IVH - Veteran's Home DVA - Department of Veterans Affairs Ìý IWMC - War Memorials Commission DWD - Department of Workforce Development Ìý MPH - Management Performance Hub FSSA - Family and Social Services Administration Ìý Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority GCPD - Governor's Council for People with Disabilities Ìý OALP - Office of Administrative Law Proceedings Governor's Office Ìý OED - Office of Energy Development GWC - Governor's Workforce Cabinet Ìý OMB - Office of Management and Budget Hoosier Lottery Ìý OUCC - Office of Utility Consumer Counselor HRC - Horse Racing Commission Ìý PAC - Public Access Counselor IAC - Indiana Arts Commission Ìý Professional Licensing Agency IARA - Archives and Records Administration Ìý SBA - Budget Agency IBTR - Board of Tax Review Ìý SBOA - State Board of Accounts ICRC - Civil Rights Commission Ìý SBOE - State Board of Education ICSB - Charter School Board Ìý SEAC - State Employees Appeals Commission IDCC - Destination Development Corporation Ìý Secretary of Commerce IDEM - Department of Environmental Management Ìý Secretary of State IDOA - Department of Administration Ìý SPD - State Personnel Department IDOC - Department of Correction Ìý State Library IDOI - Department of Insurance Ìý WCB - Worker's Compensation Board IEDC - Economic Development Corporation Ìý White River State Park Commission IEERB - Education Employment Relations Board Ìý Ìý Ìý
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, MAÌý
Director of Employer Education Services & ASAP
812-492-0337
jbinkley10@ivytech.edu
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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.
Indianapolis AYD Team
Email: Indianapolis-AYD@ivytech.edu
Schedule a meeting:
Amazon: Kelsey Wheeler
State of Indiana, Education Majors: Will Maldonado
Advanced Manufacturing, General: Dwayne Nash
Healthcare: Matt Jewell
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
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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
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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios to help your employees skill up through tuition assistance, contact:
Brooks David Weszely | 812-298-2304 | bweszely@ivytech.edu
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios student as part of the Achieve Your Degree Program, reach out to the Achieve Your Degree team at the location nearest to your employer.