The U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula to determine a students financial eligibility, otherwise known as the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your SAR contains this number, in the upper right portion of page 1. This number will determine if you are eligible for a Pell Grant and for how much. Awards are prorated for students enrolling less than full time.

Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. (A professional degree is usually earned after earning a bachelor's degree in a field such as medicine, law, or dentistry.) In some cases, you might receive a Pell Grant for attending a post-baccalaureate teacher certificate program.

Federal need-based grant for families with EFC's between 0-1000. The maximum award is $1,000. (Funds are limited.)

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high need field in a low income school.

- Federal TEACH Information
- UNI TEACH Information

The Iowa Grant program is a statewide need-based program to assist high-need Iowa residents. Recipients must demonstrate a high level of financial need to receive awards ranging from $100-$1000. Awards are prorated for students enrolling less than full time. In the event that available state funds are insufficient to pay the full amount of each approved grant, the Iowa College Student Aid Commission has the authority to administratively reduce the award. (Funds are limited.)

IMAGES is available for four years for new graduate from an Iowa high school and two years for transfer students with awards ranging up to $2000. Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrated financial need as determined on the FAFSA

• Requires ethnic or racial status of African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino/Spanish, Alaskan Native or American Indian, Asian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

• Must be an Iowa resident

• Priority given to student participants in College Bound activities

• Funds limited on first-come, first-served basis

The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship is available for one year only. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined on the FAFSA with a High School GPA of 2.5 or above. Students must complete an application through the Iowa College Student Aid Commission at http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=402. Priority given to participants in the federal TRIO Programs, applicants who graduated from alternative high schools/programs or homeless youth. (Funds are limited.)

The All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant awards up to full cost of attendance after other state, federal and college/institutional funding. Recipients must complete FAFSA, and have been in foster care.

Each recipient will be awarded up to $2,000 to help with the costs related to establishing a new career. Up to 62 grants will be awarded annually. View eligibility and/or apply.

Institutional need-based grant for families with EFC's between 0-6500. The maximum award is $1,000. Graduate students must have a 0 EFC to qualify. (Funds are limited.)

The Tuition Guarantee Program for Iowans is a four year commitment of full tuition and fees provided through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships. Recipients must have an EFC of 1000 or less throughout the 4 years for continued eligibility, be a resident of Iowa, and a new graduate from an Iowa high school.

Tuition Guarantee Program for Multicultural Community College Iowans is a two-year commitment of full tuition and fees provided through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships. Recipients must be an Iowa resident, recipient of AA degree from an Iowa Community College, and have Pell Grant eligibility as determined on the FAFSA through two years for continued eligibility.