A scholarship is a form of financial aid, that does not need to be paid back, awarded to students to help further their education. Scholarships are awarded based upon different criteria, such as academics, diversity and inclusion, athletics, financial needs, and community service. We have local, Iowa, National, and random scholarship opportunities for students. At the beginning of senior year, students will receive an email with a spreadsheet of different scholarships.
FAFSA is a free application for federal, state, and institutional grants, work study, and federal student loans. Grants are a type of financial aid that is typically based on financial need and doesn't typically have to be repaid. These funds can come from a variety of resources, like the federal or state government or the college. Work study is a way for students to earn money to help pay for school. Students can get a job through the college to help them earn money to pay for their educational expenses. Student loans are money you borrow to pay for college that must be repaid later with interest.