Iowa Tuition Grant

Iowa Tuition Grants are awarded to Iowa residents enrolled at one of Iowa's eligible private colleges and universities.

Eligibility Criteria

Iowa resident
Undergraduate enrollment in an associate or bachelor degree
Enrolled at an eligible Iowa private college or university
FAFSA submitted by July 1, 2027
Have a calculated and eligible Student Aid Index (SAI) on the FAFSA (SAI can't be blank). The eligible SAI range for 2027-2028 academic year has not been determined yet. For reference, the SAI range for the 2026-2027 academic year was (-1,500) - 16,000.

Award Amount and Limits

The statutory maximum award for students attending Iowa not-for-profit private institutions is set at the average Regent tuition and fee rate, although the maximum award for an academic year may be less depending on the funding available and number of projected recipients.

The award amount for the 2027-2028 year has not been determined yet. For reference, the maximum 2026-2027 award at participating Iowa not-for-profit private institutions was $7,500. Recipients can receive grants for up to four years of full-time, undergraduate study. Part-time students may be eligible for adjusted amounts.