News Release
FORT WAYNE – Questa Education Foundation is pleased to announce the Traditional Scholars Program application is now open online.
If you’re a high school senior or current college freshman planning to attend an Indiana college or university in the fall of 2025, this could be the key to unlocking a more affordable college education.
This program offers a powerful solution to overcome financial barriers, allowing Northeast Indiana students to borrow up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 for a four-year degree).
What makes this program even better? It’s a forgivable loan, meaning students who earn their degree and choose to live and work in Northeast Indiana can receive up to 75% of their loan forgiven.
Here’s how it works:
- 50% of the Questa loan is forgiven if you live and work in Northeast Indiana for five years after graduation.
- Students graduating from one of Questa’s 12 regional partner schools can earn an additional 25% loan forgiveness at graduation.
That means less debt and more financial freedom to focus on your future.
Questa Scholar Programs are different because they support students pursuing certificates, associate degrees, or bachelor’s degrees from an Indiana college or university. It’s more than financial aid—it’s an investment in your future and the future of Northeast Indiana. By encouraging graduates to stay local, the program helps build a skilled workforce right here in our community.
Learn more about the Traditional Scholars Program and apply at www.questafoundation.org/
Students looking for even more ways to fund their education can also browse Questa’s Scholarship Search Tool. There are hundreds of local scholarships ready to help fund your education at www.questafoundation.org/
About Questa Education Foundation: Established in 1937 by R. Nelson Snider, principal of South Side High School, Questa continues the tradition of providing affordable student loans and generous scholarships to support students in Northeast Indiana as they pursue their degree. In 2007, Questa’s board of directors adopted the Questa Scholars Program, providing up to $20,000 in college loans, for qualified high school graduates from northeast Indiana and will forgive up to 50 percent of the loan if a student graduates and lives and works in northeast Indiana after college.
