Scholarship Description
The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS) is a state-funded scholarship program for students who do well in high school and demonstrate financial need. Generally, a student can receive the AIOS for one academic year. Students attending community colleges can renew their award for a second academic year as long as they re-apply and continue to meet eligibility requirements.
Priority for Awards
Applicants who participated in certain federal TRIO programs.
Applicants who graduated from alternative high schools or alternative high school programs.
The student will be identified by the Commission with the assistance of high school guidance counselors, TRIO Program administrators, the Iowa Department of Human Services, and the Iowa Department of Education.
First priority will be given to students whose applications are received on or before March 1. Applications received after the March 1 priority date will be considered for an award only if funding remains once all renewals and priority applicants have been awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
Generally, high school seniors who will graduate with the class of current academic year are eligible for the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
Iowa resident who begins initial enrollment at an eligible Iowa college or university within two academic years of graduating from high school and continuously receives a scholarship award;
Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent;
Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree;
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application by March 1 for priority consideration;
Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $7,853 or lower from the FAFSA; and
Complete any additional applications or documents required by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Varies
Min Award:
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/
Sponsoring Organization
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
430 East Grand Ave, FL 3
Des Moines, IA 50309-1920
Contact Person: Scholarship Program
Phone: (515) 725-3400
Fax: (515) 725-3401
Web: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/all-iowa-opportunity-scholarship
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