These grants are awarded to Iowa residents on the basis of need. Iowa residents are considered for an Iowa Tuition Grant when they file the financial aid form and meet the state-prescribed deadline.
Grants are available for only eight full-time semesters.
A maximum award is determined by the State of Iowa and awarded to Iowa residents on the basis of class rank and ACT scores. These awards are not need based and only available for the freshmen year. Students must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of the State of Iowa. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction or similar divisions in other states make assistance available to physically and mentally challenged students who are residents of the state.