Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship — Future Ready Iowa (Covers IWCC)

About This Opportunity

If you are heading to Iowa Western Community College for a career program — healthcare, skilled trades, IT, advanced manufacturing, or another high-demand field — the Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship may cover whatever tuition and fees remain after your Pell Grant and other aid. It is called "last dollar" because it fills the final gap. For many students in qualifying programs, this makes community college essentially free. Iowa Western Community College is an eligible institution. Here is what you need to do: (1) File your FAFSA at studentaid.gov. (2) File the Iowa Financial Aid Application (IFAA) at educate.iowa.gov. (3) Apply to IWCC and enroll in a qualifying program. The scholarship is processed automatically based on your FAFSA and IFAA data — there is no separate application after those two steps. The deadline is rolling, but earlier is better. Program eligibility is tied to high-demand career fields designated by Iowa Workforce Development — contact IWCC Financial Aid at (712) 325-3200 to confirm your specific program qualifies.

Who Can Apply

Must be an Iowa resident enrolled or planning to enroll at an eligible Iowa community college (Iowa Western Community College qualifies) in a high-demand career program designated by Iowa Workforce Development. Must complete FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application (IFAA) at educate.iowa.gov. No GPA minimum stated. The scholarship covers tuition and fees not met by Pell Grant, SEOG, or other federal/state grants. Contact IWCC Financial Aid to confirm your program is on the eligible fields list.