Billions of dollars in financial aid is waiting… but you can’t get it unless you apply!
Three-quarters of first-time college freshmen in Iowa receive some form of financial aid. If you want to be one of them, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is where you start. You need this form to qualify for:
- Need-based grants and scholarships, both federal and state
- Work-study
- Federal student loans
Applying for college admission is not the same as applying for financial aid—you’ll need to do both. No matter how many colleges you apply to, you only need to file one FAFSA. You will, however, need to file the FAFSA again for each year you plan to be in college.
Click here for a step-by-step guide to start & complete your financial aid application!
There is help available: contact ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) to schedule an appointment here or contact the Educational Opportunity Center on the IHCC campus at (641) 683-5315 to speak with a professional about completing your application.