Collegiate Purple Star

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 (2024-2025 Academic Year)

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.

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
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C
  • Appendix D
  • Appendix E

CPSI Notice of Interest Form (Due January 30, 2026)

CPSI Documentation (Due February 27, 2026)

• 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
  • Indiana Veterans’ Education Pathways Taskforce Recommendations, 2023
  • George W. Bush Institute; Enrolling and Supporting Student Veterans- The Right Thing for Higher Education, 2022
  • George W. Bush Institute; Veterans Program Policy Recommendations for Institutions of Higher Learning, 2021
• Articles
• Related Indiana Code (IC)
  • IC-21-18-18: Higher Education Purple Star Designation
  • IC-21-42-72-2: Credit for Military Service Courses

Educational Opportunities

2024 CPSI Lunch & Learn Educational Series is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET.

• June 12: CPSI Objectives, Overview, & Select Standard Review by CHE staff
  • CPSI Overview Slide Deck
  • CPSI Overview Playback
• July 17: Becoming a GI Bill Provider by Amber Mertens, IDVA
  • Becoming a GI Bill Provider Slide Deck
• August 14: M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
  • M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts Slide Deck
  • M-CPL and Joint Service Transcripts Playback 
• September 18: Developing a Military- Affiliated Success Center or Office Roundtable with Jason Rodriguez-Ivy Tech Community College, and Anthony Pilota- Purdue University Northwest
  • Developing a Military- Affiliated Success Center or Office Roundtable Playback
• October 16: Creating a Military Hub at your Institution by Dallas Kratzer, Kratzer Consulting
  • Creating A Military Hub Slide Deck
  • Creating A Military Hub Playback
• November 20: Military-Affiliated Student Resources Roundtable with Stephen Goodan- Indiana National Guard, Dawn Busick- TPMA Consultant, and more
  • Military Data, Indiana National Guard, and Career Coaching playback
  • Military Data Sources
  • Indiana National Guard Education Service Team & Resources
• December 11: CPSI Application Process by CHE staff
  • CPSI Application & Award Process Slide Deck 
  • CPSI Application & Award Process Playback

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