Financial Aid

Since January 1, 2015, students have been able to complete the 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the 2015-16 Iowa Financial Aid Application.  The FAFSA is a standardized federal form used to determine eligibility for federal, state, and in some cases, institutional financial aid.  On the state level, the FAFSA serves as the primary application for over $58 million in need-based state grants.  Students can apply for the following state programs by completing the FAFSA:

• Iowa Tuition Grant (FAFSA deadline is July 1)
• Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant (FAFSA deadline is July 1)
• Kibbie Grant (FAFSA deadline is July 1)
• Iowa Grant (awards are made until funds are depleted)
• Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant (FAFSA deadline is July 1)
   
  The following programs require completion of both the FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application.  Just under $8 million in funding is disbursed through the following programs:

• All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS - FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is March 1)
• All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant (FCG - FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is March 1 for renewals)
• Education Training Voucher (ETV - FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is March 1 for renewals)
• Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship (FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is March 1)
• Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Grant (Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is July 1) **
  **This grant program requires completion of the Iowa Financial Aid Application only
   

Details on the state scholarship and grant programs can be found at https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/state-grants-scholarships.


Questions about financial aid can be directed to your school counselor, but might be best to contact the college/s that you are working with for admissions. You can also contact the Iowa College Access Network or ICAN at (877) 272-4692.