Grants & Work-Study
File the FAFSA
There are a variety of ways to pay for your education, including state and federal grants and Work-Study. Keep reading to learn more and submit your FAFSA by March 1.
Grants
This is a federally-funded grant. Undergraduates can receive up to 150% of their scheduled
Pell award within the academic year. That means a student may be able to get up to
a full-time award in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. More information about the Year Round Pell Grant.
Once a student earns a bachelor's degree, they are no longer eligible for the Pell
Grant.
Students can receive Pell grant funds for no more than 6 years (12 full-time semesters)
according to the lifetime limits set by federal law.
File the FAFSA as early as possible.
The SEOG provides funding to students with exceptional financial need. Preference
is given to Pell-eligible students who have the lowest family contributions.
Funding is very limited; priority is given to students who complete a FAFSA by March 1.
Iowa residents are eligible if they enroll in post-secondary vocational/technical
program and demonstrate financial need. Students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit
hours in an eligible vocational program and taking required core coursework to qualify.
This grant is not available for the summer semester.
Pre-vocational/technical majors do not qualify for this grant.
Students must complete the FAFSA and it must be received by July 1 to qualify.
The Kibbie Grant, also called the Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant, is
for state residents enrolled in specific programs at Iowa community colleges.
Students must be taking at least 3 credit hours in an eligible vocational program
and completing core coursework to be eligible.
Students must complete the FAFSA and it must be received by July 1 to qualify.
Open to students who are part of the GEAR UP Iowa statewide cohort. Students must
have a high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma. Students must be under the
age of 22 upon first receipt of scholarship funds and must be enrolled in a minimum
of 3 credit hours to be eligible.
Iowa residents must only complete the FAFSA.
Students who’ve graduated from an Iowa high school and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. However, priority is given to students who:
- Age out of Iowa’s foster care system or a state training school
- Were 16 or older when they were adopted out of Iowa’s foster care system
- Students who participated in GEAR UP
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours in a program leading to a
degree, diploma, or certificate to be eligible. This grant is not available for the
summer semester.
To apply, complete a FAFSA by March 1 and the Iowa Financial Aid Application
The Education Training Voucher Grant is awarded to Iowa residents who age out of foster
care or who are adopted after age 16. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3
credit hours to be eligible.
To apply, complete a FAFSA by March 1 and the Iowa Financial Aid Application
The Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Grant (NGEAP) is awarded to Iowa National Guard members who satisfactorily complete Guard training and maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty. Students must be pursuing a certificate or degree. This grant is not available for the summer semester.
To apply, complete a FAFSA by March 1 and the Iowa Financial Aid Application
The EICC Grant is awarded to Iowa residents who are not eligible for Federal Pell
Grants or other financial aid covering full tuition. Students must have completed
12 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at EICC and registered for a minimum
of 6 credit hours.
Funding is very limited; priority is given to students who complete a FAFSA by March 1.
Work-Study
Work-study is a Federally-funded program that provides eligible students the opportunity
to earn money while gaining valuable work experience. Many work-study positions provide
students the flexibility of working up to 20 hours per week while managing the responsibilities
of being a student.
Students typically work on campus or at local not-for-profit organizations.
Students who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to complete Work-Study
through the "America Reads/America Counts" program. Under this program, college students
tutor elementary-aged students one-on-one in reading and/or math. Tutors selected
for the America Reads/America Counts program will receive formal training and must
complete a background screening. Students from any area of concentration may apply
to become a part of this program.
You must apply (and be determined eligible) for financial aid to receive Work-Study.
Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Steps to Qualify for Work-Study
- Complete an on-line FAFSA application at studentaid.gov.
- Under 24 years of age? Submit parents income information and your information.
- Over 24 years of age? You can apply based on your tax information.
Financial Aid Office
Contact the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend. If you're not sure, you may contact any office.
Financial Aid Office - Room 174
Clinton Community College
1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa 52732
cccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-244-7070
Financial Aid Office - Student Center Rooms 105 & 106
Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761
mccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-288-6060
Financial Aid Office - Room 2204
Scott Community College
500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
sccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-441-4040