Iowa College Student Aid Commission

We advocate for and support Iowans as they explore, finance and complete educational opportunities beyond high school to increase family and community success.

• About Us
  Iowa College Aid administers 14 state-funded, need-based scholarship, grant and loan forgiveness programs totaling more than $68 million annually; the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Grant for the State of Iowa with the goal of increasing the college-going culture in Iowa; and the Course to College college-access program, which includes College Application Campaign, FAFSA Completion Initiative and College Decision Day. Iowa College Aid's focus is to put students first. This reflects our long-standing commitment to helping Iowans achieve an education beyond high school. "Putting Students First" is the agency's primary guiding principle.
• Our Impact
  We provide programs and resources to help Iowans succeed by:
  * Awarding approximately 27,000 state-funded financial aid awards to students from all 99 Iowa counties.
  * Engaging schools and communities to develop a college-going culture and increase college access.
  * Building statewide support of initiatives that help Iowans stay in the education pipeline through degree or credential completion, preparing them for tomorrow’s careers.
  * Serving as a trusted resource of postsecondary education data for state policymakers.