State of Iowa Grants and Scholarships
A number of grants and scholarships are available from the state of Iowa for residents of Iowa. Because each program is different, it is important to read and understand their specific eligibility requirements and application materials and deadlines.
In the event that available state funds are insufficient to pay the full amount of each approved grant, the Iowa Department of Education has the authority to administratively reduce the award.
All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
Priority for the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship is given to students who participate in the Federal TRiO Programs, who graduated from alternative high schools, and to homeless youth.
Recipients of this scholarship may receive an award up to the full cost of tuition.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.
Education and Training Voucher Program
The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant is a federally-funded program to provide post-secondary education and training opportunities to students who are currently or who have been in foster care.
Grant awards are sent directly to Hawkeye and can be used to pay for tuition/fees, room/board, book/supplies, and personal/living expenses.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.
Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship is intended to cover up to 100% of tuition for eligible students in select programs that lead to high-demand jobs in Iowa.
Learn more about the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship.
GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship
The GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship provides awards of up to $4,500 per year ($1,500/semester) to full-time students who are part of the GEAR UP Iowa cohort.
This scholarship may be used to pay for tuition/fees, room/board, books/supplies, and personal/living expenses while in college.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.
Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship
The Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship provides annual awards to Iowa National Guard members. Recipients may be awarded up to the current maximum resident tuition rate at Iowa Regent Universities.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.
Iowa Vocational—Technical Tuition Grant
Iowa residents enrolled in career or technical education programs at Iowa community colleges may be eligible to receive this grant.
The maximum award is $1,000 per year for up to two years of education.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.
Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant)
The Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant) provides need-based financial assistance to Iowa residents enrolled in career education (career-technical) and career option programs at Iowa community colleges.
Visit Iowa Department of Education: Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant) for more information including eligibility criteria and application materials.