Iowa

Application Deadlines:

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Grants and Scholarships:

Full list of grants/scholarships in IA.

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship

• For IA students attending college in IA
• Need-based grant (based on EFC from FAFSA)
• Priority given to students:
  • Aging out of foster care
  • Participated in TRIO or GEAR Up programs
  • Attending alternative high schools
• Amount: $4,383

Iowa Tuition Grant

• For IA students attending college in IA
• Need-based
• Fills in gap in financial aid

Robert D. Blue Scholarship

• For IA students attending college in IA
• Amount: up to $1,000
• Need-Based; must have high GPA
• For literary and scholastic ability

Information for Undocumented and DACA Students

Official Policy

• The state of Iowa has not passed legislation to provide undocumented students with in-state tuition. Iowa does not have any known tuition equity law or policies implemented.
• Iowa legislation has tried (and failed) to bar undocumented students from enrollment
• Legislation has been presented that would allow undocumented students to gain in-state tuition

Schools in Support

• University of Iowa is in support of undocumented students. See policy and resources here.

Resources and Information

• Iowa College Aid has created a resource guide for undocumented students. See here.
  • May have to enter name and other information to gain access.

Other Resources:

Iowa College Aid

• Has created a website full of resources and information for students seeking college in Iowa

GEARUp Iowa

• Has resources for students seeking college