Iowa College Aid

What We Do

We help make college possible for all Iowans by...

Working to remove barriers so that any Iowan can achieve an education.
Providing Iowans with the tools and information to plan, prepare and complete education after high school.

We provide programs and resources to help Iowans succeed by...

Awarding approximately 27,000 state-funded financial aid awards to students from all 99 Iowa counties.
Engaging schools and communities to develop a college-going culture and 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.