SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS: FREE MONEY - Iowa College Aid

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS: FREE MONEY

FEDERAL GRANTS

Program

Pell Grant Based on financial need, as determined by FAFSA

Type of college

Start of

Application Priority Final

Max

application required

deadline deadline award

June 30,

Any

October 1 FAFSA

N/A

2018

$5,920

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Based on financial need

Any

October 1

participating

FAFSA

N/A

Contact school

$4,000

Teacher Education Assistance for College and

Higher Education Grants (TEACH Grants) Recipients must teach in high-need fields in

Any

schools that serve low-income students

October 1 FAFSA

N/A

June 30, 2018

$4,000

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship Must be a 2016 or 2017 high school graduate (or recpient of high school equivalency)

Any eligible Iowa college/ university

October 1

FAFSA, Iowa

FAA

March 1

July 1

Half of average Regent tuition and fees

Terry E. Branstad State Fair Scholarship For Iowa high school graduates who have participated in the Iowa State Fair.

Any eligible Iowa college/ university

October 1

FAFSA, Iowa

FAA

None

March 1 $5,000

Robert D. Blue Scholarship For Iowa students who exhibit academic excellence, civic duty and moral character

Any eligible Iowa college/ university

October 1

FAFSA, Robert D. Blue None Scholarship

May 1

$1,000

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

? Work: Have your parents ask whether their employers offer college scholarships to children of employees.

? School networks: Many high schools offer scholarships for graduating students. Also check with the area alumni association of your college.

? Community organizations: Many community organizations sponsor local scholarships. Check your city's website or call your local community center for lists of organizations in your area.

? Religious organizations: Find out if your place of worship offers scholarships. If not, it might partner with other organizations.

? Field of study: Your college might offer scholarships specific to your major. Contact your program department.

Program

Iowa Tuition Grant For Iowa residents

Type of college

Start of

Application Priority Final

Max

application required

deadline deadline award

Any private Iowa college/ university

October 1

FAFSA

None

July 1

Average Regent tuition and fees

Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant) For Iowa residents enrolled in specified career or technical education programs

Any Iowa community college

October 1

FAFSA

None

July 1

$2,600

STATE GRANTS

Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant For Iowa residents enrolled in career or technical education programs

Any Iowa community college

October 1

FAFSA

None

July 1

$900

Iowa National Guard For Iowa National Guard members

Any eligible Iowa college/ university

October 1

Iowa FAA

None

July 1

(Anticipated fall deadline)

Percent of average Regent tuition and fees

Education & Training Voucher For students who are in foster care, were in foster care, were adopted from foster care or graduated from a state training school

Any eligible Iowa college/ university or approved training program

October 1

FAFSA, Iowa March 1 FAA

July 1

$5,000

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid () Iowa FAA: Iowa Financial Aid Application ()

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Your college or university might provide scholarships or financial awards from its institutional funds. Often, institutional scholarships go to recipients who meet specific requirements related to particular areas of study, academic achievements, outstanding talent, leadership, athletic ability or other criteria. Contact the financial aid office and ask about institutional programs available through the college or through on-campus organizations.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available from private sources including businesses, foundations, religious organizations, community groups and fraternal organizations. High school counselors are excellent resources for scholarship information, as are libraries and college financial aid administrators.

Web searches also allow students and families to explore scholarship possibilities. Reputable organizations will NOT charge fees for scholarship searches.

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