Support Networks

• Latino Native American Cultural Center—Founded in the summer of 1971 by three students (Tony Zavala, Ruth Pushetonequa and Rusty Barceló) as the Chicano and Indian American Student Union. The center was founded as a “friendship” house formed by students for students. In 1994, it was renamed the Latino Native American Cultural Center. Over the years, this center has become the home to many students and student organizations that sponsor conferences, pow-wows, study groups, community educational programs, boycotts, and rallies to address community and campus issues. This center is a “home away from home” to all that walk through our doors.
• The Iowa Edge Program—A donor-funded initiative designed to support students as they transition to the University of Iowa. Through networking and community-building activities, participants engage in sessions that provide the knowledge and skills needed for a successful start as Hawkeyes. This free program is open to all new and transfer students, with a focus on supporting individuals from low-income areas, rural areas, and first-generation students.
• First Gen Hawks
• Student Organizations
  • Native American Student Association
  • Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance
  • Multicultural Business Student Association
  • Multicultural Nursing Association
  • Walk It Out
  • Multicultural Greek Council

Areas of Study

Iowa offers more than 200 Areas of Study for undergraduates, including some that focus on specific cultures.

• Native American and Indigenous Studies
• American Studies

Education and Advocacy

• UI Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC)
• UI Center for Human Rights

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:

• Iowa First Nations (IFN) Resident Tuition Program
• 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

• Tippie Gateway Program
• John Deere Scholars Program
• Upward Bound

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