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Created in 1963 by the Iowa General Assembly, the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) has served as the State of Iowa’s student financial aid agency for 60 years. Originally established to implement federal assistance for construction of academic facilities, the agency has evolved in its responsibilities and has broadened its scope to help make college possible for all Iowans.
We advocate for and support Iowans as they explore, finance, and complete educational opportunities beyond high school to increase family and community success.
Because college changes everything.
All Iowans can achieve an education beyond high school.
15 scholarship, grant and loan forgiveness programs totaling nearly $110 million annually
6 community- and school-based initiatives to build a college-going culture throughout the state
Put students first
Respect and honor the dignity of each other and all those we serve
Uphold the public trust
Create and nurture internal and external partnerships that benefit our customers
Provide services to our customers that exceed expectations and address their changing needs
Develop and empower a motivated, compassionate, professional and accountable team
Utilize evidence-based decision-making
Strive to improve internal and external communication and increase transparency
We help make college possible for all Iowans by...
Working to remove barriers so that any Iowan can achieve an education
Providing Iowans with tools and information to plan, prepare and complete education after high school
We provide programs and resources to help Iowans succeed by...
Making more than 25,000 financial aid awards each year to students from all 99 Iowa counties
Engaging schools and communities to 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
We help Iowans advance and succeed, which helps Iowa grow.
A college degree or credential means higher earnings and improved career opportunities.
An educated workforce grows the economies of our communities and our state.
Iowa’s continued growth comes from strengthening our talent pipelines.
Be a trusted source of information for higher education stakeholders (such as policymakers, high school and college administrators, media and researchers) on postsecondary education access, affordability, success and completion.
Align programs and services with the postsecondary needs of Iowa residents and key stakeholders.
Increase and align resources to support agency programs and services.
Iowa College Aid is governed by a board of commissioners. They are selected to represent each sector of Iowa higher education as well as students, families, lawmakers, and the general public.
Rep. Dan Gehlbach Represents Iowa House**
Sen. Jesse Green Represents Iowa Senate**
Vacant Regent, State Board of Regents Represents State Board of Regents
Dr. Anne Howsare Boyens President, Iowa Valley Community College District Represents community colleges*
Mrs. Megan Lebeda Represents general public*
Rep. Elinor Levin Represents Iowa House**
Mr. Matthew Limbert Represents general public*
Dr. Mark Putnam President, Central College Represents private colleges and universities*
Sen. Herman Quirmbach Represents Iowa Senate**
Mr. Doug Shull, Vice Chair Represents general public*
Ms. Barbara Sloniker Represents general public*
Mr. Benjamin Smith Represents general public*
Ms. McKenzie Snow Director, Iowa Department of Education Represents Iowa Department of Education
Ms. Emily Stork, Chair Represents general public*
Vacant Represents general public*
*Appointed by the Governor **Ex officio (nonvoting)
