1. Learn More Indiana: A New Age in Education Indiana Student Leadership Conference Indiana Commission for Higher Education January 21, 2011

2. Learn More Indiana State-led effort focused on raising the education attainment of all Hoosiers Works on behalf of state partners for K-12 & higher education, workforce development and financial aid: – Indiana Department of Education – Indiana Commission for Higher Education – Indiana Department of Workforce Development – State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana – Indiana Colleges and Universities

3. Vision & Mission VISION Learn More Indiana is a state-led communication and outreach initiative working to help all Hoosiers succeed in school, complete college and connect to careers. MISSION In print, in person, on the phone and on the web, Learn More Indiana helps students and families plan, prepare and pay for college and career success.

4. Core Services Helping Hoosiers succeed in college and careers: – PRINT:OnTrack, NEXT, GRAD, etc. – PERSON:State and local outreach – PHONE:1-800-992-2076 – WEB:LearnMoreIndiana.org CollegeGoWeekIndiana.org CashforCollegeIndiana.org KnowHow2GoIndiana.org

5. Campaigns Three annual statewide campaigns: 1)College GO! Week (Planning) –– FALL 2)Cash for College (Paying) –– WINTER 3)KnowHow2Go (Preparing) –– SPRING/SUMMER Guiding principles: – Clear college success focus for each campaign – Specific, practical steps for students at each level – State driven, locally led

6. Current Contests Cash for College Smartphone App Contest - $10,000 Cash for College Student Campaign Contest - $5,000 College Goal Sunday Scholarship Drawings - $1,000 College 529 Savings Plan Essay/Poster Contest - $529

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