Support Networks
The Office of Access and Support provides campus wide recruitment, retention, and accreditation support while building the skill sets for Hawkeyes to lead our global workforce. Additional support networks include:
- Iowa Edge Program—This dynamic four-year mentorship initiative is open to all students with an emphasis on assisting those from under-resourced schools, first-generation college attendees, or transfer students.
- Afro-American Cultural Center
- Iowa Sciences Academy
- Iowa Black Alumni Association
- Living Learning Communities in the Residence Halls
- Student Organizations
Areas of Study
Iowa offers more than 200 Areas of Study for undergraduates, including programs that focus on specific cultures.
Education and Advocacy
- State of Iowa, Office on the Status of African Americans
- UI Center for Human Rights
- UI Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC)
Financial Aid and Scholarships
To supplement the cost of attending the University, start your scholarship search with the UI Office of Student Financial Aid and adding the University of Iowa to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional resources include:
- UI Scholarships—Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships based on academic merit and/or financial need.
- Types of Student Financial Aid
- How to Apply for Financial Aid at Iowa
Pre-College Programs and Community Resources
- Black Youth Summit
- Tippie Gateway Program
- John Deere Scholars Program
- Upward Bound
- African American Museum of Iowa
Contact the Office of Access and Support for information about summer programs for students who are members of underrepresented minority groups.
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