OneApp
OneApp is now open for students to apply for scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM SCT by the date they are due.
Avoid Scammers
You may receive a call or email regarding “COVID Loan Forgiveness” for your student loans. This is not a legitimate service from the U.S. Department of Education. Please do not share any of your personal information! You can find legitimate information about Coronavirus payment relief on the Federal Student Aid website.
SNAP Benefit Qualifications Expanded During National Emergency
As a result of the current national emergency, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been expanded to include college students. College students who are enrolled in six credits or more and have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $0 on their 20-21 FAFSA or qualify for the federal College Work Study program may be eligible for SNAP benefits.
New to ISU?
Now is the time to develop your financial plan and discuss what resources your family will use to pay your expenses. Having your financial plan developed before arriving on campus can help minimize stress for everyone when school starts.
Financial Aid for Fall 2021 semester
2021-2022 Financial Aid Offers for currently enrolled students are available on AccessPlus
Virtual and in Person Financial Aid Advising Available
We are currently offering in-person and virtual advising appointments. If you need financial aid assistance, please make an appointment on the Navigate Student mobile app, available for download through the app store. If you are a New or Prospective student, please call 515-294-2223 to schedule an appointment.
If you have financial aid documents or scholarship checks to hand in, please utilize our drop boxes located near the U-Bill payment center (outside of 0210 Beardshear Hall near the elevators). If you have a scholarship check that needs to be endorsed, please fill out the endorsement forms that are located near the drop box (see below photos).
CARES Act and CRRSA Act Emergency Grant Assistance
Iowa State University received $32.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II) from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) with $10.8 million used for emergency student financial aid grants and the remainder designated for institutional operations. Over 7,000 students were awarded based on their financial need, with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) cutoff of 10,711 for undergraduate students, as evaluated by the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Guidance shared by the Department of Education – Federal Student Aid encouraged institutions to prioritize students with exceptional need, such as Pell Grant recipients. The institution retained the authority to determine how to award the funds.
CARES Act (HEERF I) reporting metrics for both the student and institutional portions are available.
CRSAA Act (HEERF II) reporting metrics for both the student and institutional portions are available.
Support to Students
For Student Wellness support and Food Pantry information, visit this Student Wellness information page. –>