The Horatio Alger Association, through the generosity of its members, provides aid to students in all states who have displayed integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and demonstrate critical financial need.

The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program is a collaboration between the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and four institutions of higher education in Arizona and Indiana, including Arizona State University. The ASU Nina Scholars program is supported by an Advisory Council which consists of ASU and community representatives. The Nina Scholars Program is a scholarship program dedicated to providing educational opportunities for individuals who would not normally receive traditional academic scholarships and whose personal commitments and financial circumstances would preclude their attendance without substantial, long-term scholarship support.

The Adult Student Grant is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of working adults starting or completing an associate degree, bachelor's degree or certificate by providing a $2,000 grant.

The Commission offers a supplement to other state grants by guaranteeing 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate for children of disabled veterans.