MISSION STATEMENT
The Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) recognizes an eligible postsecondary institution that has successfully demonstrated a supportive environment for its United States military-affiliated student population from application to graduation.
COLLEGIATE PURPLE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS (Coming in Spring 2025)
These postsecondary institutions have successfully demonstrated a commitment to excellence by serving military-affiliated students in Indiana through one of three levels of service. There are thirty-seven (37) standards across eight (8) categories (core requirements, marketing & communication strategies, admissions & enrollment, financial support, institutional support systems, student support services, student engagement, and career & community engagement opportunities) that an institution will complete.
Tier 1 (90% Achievement Level) | Tier 2 (80% Achievement Level) | Tier 3 (70% Achievement Level) |
AWARD DESIGNATION CRITERIA
This is a voluntary participation award determination.
CPSI Field Guide and Appendices
- Collegiate Purple Star Field Guide for Postsecondary Institutions VERSION 1.2
- Part Two: Award Criteria
- Appendices
CPSI Application (Coming in January 2025)
- Collegiate Purple Star Award Application
- Application Upload Documents List
- Eligible Postsecondary Institutions List
Questions? or Updating Institution’s Military-Affiliated Contact information.
Email CollegiatePurpleStar@che.in.gov
RESOURCES
- Collegiate Purple Star One Pager
- Watch the Recording of the Collegiate Purple Star Ceremony
- PRESS RELEASE: Collegiate Purple Star
Guidance
- Taskforce Recommendations
- Articles
- Related Indiana Code (IC)
Educational Opportunities
2024 CPSI Lunch & Learn Educational Series is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Click HERE to join on the following dates:
- June 12: CPSI Objectives, Overview, & Select Standard Review by CHE staff
- July 17: Becoming a GI Bill Provider by Amber Mertens, IDVA
- August 14: M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
- September 18: Developing a Military- Affiliated Success Center or Office Roundtable with Jason Rodriguez-Ivy Tech Community College, and Anthony Pilota- Purdue University Northwest
- October 16: Creating a Military Hub at your Institution by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
- November 20: Military-Affiliated Student Resources Roundtable with Stephen Goodan- Indiana National Guard, Dawn Busick- TPMA Consultant, and more
- December 11: CPSI Application Process by CHE staff
Previous Training Materials