Explore Your Financial Options
College is an investment in your future. At the University of Iowa, we want to ensure you're prepared for undergraduate and post-graduate financial success.
There are many ways to pay for your college education and we want to ensure you're familiar with your options. With scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, our students are able to create a comprehensive package to invest in their education.
Receive the Maximum Financial Support Possible
File the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opens in December and allocates funds based on need. File as soon as possible as some aid is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Send Updated Academic Information
If your GPA increases before your final semester, send us an updated copy of your transcript. If you take the ACT or SAT through the February test date of your senior year, send those scores to us right away.
Search the Iowa Scholarship Portal
You can apply for additional scholarships through various departments and programs by using the Iowa Scholarship Portal.
Apply for Local Scholarships
High school counselors are great resources for identifying scholarship opportunities through private donors, foundations, businesses, or churches.
Communicate Extenuating Circumstances
If there are any extenuating circumstances that have impacted your academic performance or your family's financial situation, please communicate those with your Iowa admission counselor.
Complete the Entire Financial Aid Process
We encourage you to go through the full financial aid process (visit your Financial Aid To Do List) to maximize your opportunities.
Office of Financial Aid
Our financial aid counselors are here to help you throughout your financial aid journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
Meet With an Admission Counselor
The Office of Admissions is here to help you understand your available resources.
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