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 (as of July 2026)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington | Indiana University Columbus | Indiana University East |
| Indiana University Fort Wayne | Indiana University Kokomo | Indiana Institute of Technology |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | Indiana University Northwest | Ivy Tech Community College Evansville |
| Indiana University South Bend | Indiana University Southeast | Ivy Tech Community College South Bend |
| Ivy Tech Community College Columbus | Indiana Wesleyan University National & Global | Purdue Global |
| Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis | Ivy Tech Community College Anderson | University of Indianapolis |
| Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette | Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington | |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne | |
| Purdue University Northwest | Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County | |
| Purdue University West Lafayette | Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo | |
| Ivy Tech Community College Lake County | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Madison | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Marion | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Muncie | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Richmond | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso | ||
| Marian University | ||
| University of Southern Indiana |
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 Notice of Interest Form (TBA)
CPSI Documentation (TBA)
- 2025-2026 CPSI Award Submission Notification of Interest Form
- CPSI Award Upload Checklist
- 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 Materials
- CPSI Objectives, Overview, & Select Standard Review by CHE staff
- Becoming a GI Bill Provider by Amber Mertens, IDVA
- M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
- Developing a Military- Affiliated Success Center or Office Roundtable with Jason Rodriguez-Ivy Tech Community College, and Anthony Pilota- Purdue University Northwest
- Creating a Military Hub at your Institution by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
- Military-Affiliated Student Resources Roundtable with Stephen Goodan- Indiana National Guard, Dawn Busick- TPMA Consultant, and more
- CPSI Application Process by CHE staff
