Indiana Commission for Higher EducationGovernment

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is a state agency serving as the coordinating agency for Indiana's public postsecondary education system. Its mandate includes defining institutional missions, reviewing budget requests, approving new degree programs, and administering state financial aid. Created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1971, it was established to ensure a coordinated, cost-effective, and quality postsecondary education across the state.