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The University of Iowa offers an affordable first-rate education. The Office of Student Financial Aid is here to assist you with the costs of your educational investment. Our committed team of professionals works in partnership with you, providing information on available options and assisting you with the various stages of the financial aid process.
This web site is dedicated to providing you and your family with the necessary tools to make informed decisions concerning financing your education. Our knowledgeable staff is eager to assist you and welcomes your questions.
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News
Spring 2010 Financial Aid Disbursement
The January U-bill will show an estimate of all approved financial aid (except work-study). Scholarship and grant funds will be used to pay for contract charges before any loan funds. Excess financial aid (any financial aid over and above what is used for contract charges on the U-bill) will be refunded to the student by the University Billing Office beginning the first day of classes (January 19 for most students). Additional information is available on our disbursement web page.
Applying for 2010-2011 Financial Aid
The 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to complete on the web. It can be filed using estimated income information if actual information is not available. A Federal School Code (also known as a Title IV Institution Code) is required to complete the FAFSA. The University of Iowa Federal School Code is 001892. Students must reapply for financial aid each year. Financial aid at the University of Iowa is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, it is important to complete the FAFSA (preferably by March 1, 2010) and submit all required documents as soon as possible after January 1, 2010. View our Step-by-Step Process web page for detailed information.
2010-2011 Financial Aid Application/Award Status
Students will be able to check their 2010-2011 application status on ISIS beginning mid-February. Information regarding their award status will be available beginning mid-March.
Higher Education Tax Benefits
Tax benefits may be available for qualified students or parents paying education costs. Information on how to obtain a 1098-T form is available on the University Billing Office web site. Detailed information is available from the Internal Revenue Service, Publication 970 (PDF), Tax Benefits for Education.
Summer Financial Aid
For financial aid purposes, the 2010 summer session is considered the final term of the 2009-2010 award year. If you already submitted the 2009-2010 FAFSA and other required documents to be awarded 2009-2010 academic year aid, do not resubmit these documents. A separate summer financial aid application is required and will be available April 19, 2010. Students must be registered for all summer courses prior to submitting the summer application. Additional information is available on our summer web page.