Higher education commission looks to revive college performance funding

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 463

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago


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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking to restore outcomes-based performance funding for the state’s public colleges and universities in the next biennial budget.

The formula rewards additional funding to colleges and universities for positive outcomes like on-time degree completion and graduate retention.

The commission approved a new performance formula Thursday prioritizing on-time or early degree completion, affordable tuition, stackable credentials and alignment with workforce needs.

The revision is in response to criticisms

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