At Indiana University Bloomington, you’ll find a welcoming community that will be here to support you from the start of your IU journey through graduation day—and well beyond. That support comes in many forms, including early outreach programs to help you navigate the college search process, financial resources for low-income students, and opportunities to explore the IU campus culture and begin building your personal community right away.
You belong here, Hoosier!
Get involved on campus
With 900+ student organizations, you’ll have endless opportunities to explore your interests, find new ones, and connect with your fellow Hoosiers.
Find your personal community
IU is home to six cultural centers offering programming, events, and support. Find your home away from home or discover educational resources to help you learn more about and celebrate our campus community.
Learning communities
Live with students who share your interests in a living learning center or thematic community.
50states represented in our student body (and all 50 U.S. states)
115+countries represented in our student body
89%of beginning students with financial need received gift aid in Fall 2025
"What I love most about IU is the warm and welcoming community. No matter who you are or where you're from, at IU there are people who lift you up!"
Treasure E.Music education major
Discover what IU can offer you
At IU, you’ll find the resources and support you need to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
Take care of the business of being a student with Student Central. Learn about applying for financial aid, managing college costs, registering for classes, and more.
Starting in fall 2026, Indiana University Bloomington will offer two need-based grant programs for Indiana residents that meet the income criteria, helping students from low-income backgrounds make an IU degree affordable.
- Crimson Committment Grant: Available to new first-year students, transfer students, and continuing students at IU Bloomington, this grant covers the balance of tuition and mandatory fees for Indiana residents after other eligible aid is applied.
- Hoosier Crossroads Grant: This grant provides new first-year students at IU Bloomington up to $5,500 in additional gift aid to assist with expenses beyond tuition, including housing, books, meals, and other costs.
Be sure to visit the Office of Scholarships website to look for IU scholarship opportunities and find additional outside scholarship resources.
Discover opportunities to expand your education outside the classroom, develop your leadership skills, and get hands-on experience that will help you get a head start on your career.
- Center of Excellence for Women in Technology (CEWiT): Join a community of like-minded women and learn about scholarship and internship opportunities.
- Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development: Participate in peer mentoring and related programs.
- Civic Leadership Development: Create change in Bloomington through volunteering and philanthropic initiatives.