The Federal SEOG program provides federal aid to undergraduate students without bachelor's degrees who show exceptional financial need. The amount of the grant varies depending on financial need and federal funding. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time. Grants Institutional funds are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students participating in the Support Services Programs. The Iowa Grant is a state-supported program awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate Iowa residents.
Preference is given to residents of Iowa.
Loans Federal Perkins Loans Federal Perkins Loans are long-term federal loans based on exceptional financial need. The amount of the award varies depending on federal funding. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Repayment, at 5 percent interest, begins six months after recipients cease to be at least half-time students. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans Federal Direct Stafford Loans are low-interest loans made to students who have financial need after other aid has been awarded.