Program Type
Financial aid & financial literacy programs
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: IGNITE is a grant funded program at Ivy Tech Community College,
sponsored by the Nina Mason Pulliam Trust. IGNITE serves former foster and homeless youth
between the ages of 18 and 26 years old. The goals of the program are to provide wrap around
services to current and future students who meet the program requirements. The students have
access to enrollment assistance, financial aid assistance, connection to community resources
and much more. These program supports are designed to help students navigate higher
education and create a culture of belonging.
Success Metrics: Semester and Cumulative GPA, program participation, retention rates
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
30
Black or African Americans Annually Served
72.7%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
9.1%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $100,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $100,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Ivy Tech Community College
Website: https://www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis/34125.html
Respondents Name: Kevin Hillman
Email: khillmn5@ivytech.edu