Scholarships and Financial Aid

Find Information on the FAFSA and financial aid, as well as schoalrship opportunities and resources.

Complete the FAFSA Form

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school. All students that are planning to attend any type of post secondary school after they graduate from high school will need to fill out the FAFSA. All of the schools require it to start the financial aid process which includes getting students loans .

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Understanding Financial Aid
Complete FAFSA

Who Can Get Federal Student Aid?

Eligibility for programs is based on financial need and on several other factors.

Your eligibility is determined by the information you provide on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Listed are some of the basic requirements you must meet:

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Demonstrate that you are qualified to enroll in postsecondary education (have a high school diploma or a GED)

  • Be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program

  • Be a U.S. citizen

  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school

How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid?

The FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Apply online, REGISTER NOW to receive your PIN (Personal Identification Number). FAFSA opens in October, so complete this form ASAP.

Deadlines vary by college and state, so check with the college you will attend.

  • Watch your email for a Student Aid Report (SAR).

    You should receive this within 4 - 6 weeks, after the FAFSA has been processed.

    Information is also sent to the college(s) named on the FAFSA. If you don't receive

    a SAR on time, or if you need another copy, call (319) 337-5665.

  • Check with the college(s) you are considering; they may require additional applications or forms.

  • You'll receive an award letter from the financial aid office for each college you

    specified. This document indicates the types of aid you are eligible to receive.

    Your financial aid eligibility is the difference between the cost of education

    and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

  • The federal government performs a needs analysis to determine your EFC.

    The cost of education includes tuition and fees, room and board,

    books and supplies, transportation, and misc. expenses