The University of Iowa Financial Aid Students will be supported for the first two years from a combination of Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships.
Students holding assistantships pay in-state tuition which is a considerable saving.
Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships are also available through other departments. Iowa Minority Fellowships are offered by the Graduate College to top applicants across the University. The Program nominates students for these awards on the basis of their promise for academic excellence, their GRE scores, GPA and their letters of recommendation. The Iowa Fellowships offer free tuition and a substantial monthly living allowance. During two of the four years covered, the Iowa Fellows will be expected to teach or serve as research assistants within the Program.