Indiana Commission for Higher Education Sets New Performance Funding Formula to Boost Student Attainment

Overview: In a recent session on July 23, 2026, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education introduced a new performance funding formula, designed to incentivize student attainment and align with state priorities. The formula, which will impact funding allocations to higher education institutions, emphasizes credentials earned by students, with the potential to earn additional funding through adherence to affordability, access, and alignment criteria.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education Approves New Doctoral Programs Amid Financial Scrutiny

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved three new doctoral programs from ACE while also grappling with financial challenges facing proprietary education institutions. The commission deliberated on the sustainability of nursing programs and the strategic expansion of educational offerings.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education Approves Funding for Medical Residency Programs

Overview: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education convened to address critical funding decisions regarding the state’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) initiatives, approving significant grants to expand residency programs despite concerns over future financial sustainability. Key discussions included securing $675,000 for family medicine residencies and deliberating on the allocation of funds for internal medicine and psychiatry programs.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education Celebrates Increase in College-Going and Completion Rates

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education celebrated a notable improvement in state education metrics. The commission reported that the college-going rate for the 2024 cohort rose to 52.2%, up from 51.7% for the previous cohort. Additionally, the on-time completion rate exceeded 50% for the first time, prompting excitement among commission members and staff who emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in educational outcomes.

Indiana Faces Challenges in Retaining Medical Graduates Amid Competitive Incentives from Neighboring States

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the focus centered on Indiana’s struggle to retain medical graduates in the face of lucrative incentives offered by neighboring states.