Required Documents
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Iowa Verification Form (IVF)
- Federal Income Tax Return(s)
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1
Step 2: Receive Student Aid Report (SAR) from federal processor
Step 3: Submit Iowa Verification Form (IVF) and Federal Income Tax Returns to The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid
Step 4: Receive Award Notification
Step 5: Complete and submit promissory notes and entrance loan counseling, if applicable
Step 6: Check the status of your award on ISIS
Step 7: Receive financial aid funds