University of Iowa — Iowa Need-Based Academic Award

About This Opportunity

The Iowa Need-Based Academic Award is an institutional grant from the University of Iowa for Iowa resident students who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA and have strong academic credentials. Award amounts range from $100 to $3,000 per semester depending on financial need and academic record — file your FAFSA early for maximum consideration. This award stacks with your Iowa Scholars merit award: if you are a Council Bluffs student who qualifies for both Iowa Scholars (merit) and the Iowa Need-Based Academic Award (need), you may receive both. No separate application — your FAFSA filing triggers consideration automatically. File your FAFSA and the Iowa Financial Aid Application (IFAA) at educate.iowa.gov by April 1 for full Iowa state aid consideration. COUNCIL BLUFFS STUDENTS: You are Iowa residents and are fully eligible for this award. File your FAFSA early — this is one of several Iowa state and institutional need-based awards that CB students often miss because they do not know they are Iowa residents for financial aid purposes. Contact UI Student Financial Aid at (319) 335-1450 for a full aid package review.

Who Can Apply

Iowa RESIDENT required (Council Bluffs students qualify). Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA required. Strong academic credentials (verify specific GPA/test requirement at admissions.uiowa.edu). No separate application — FAFSA filing triggers automatic consideration. File FAFSA and Iowa IFAA at educate.iowa.gov by April 1 for full consideration. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Renewable annually with FAFSA filing.