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All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS) is a state-funded scholarship program for students who do well in high school and demonstrate financial need.
Recipients of the AIOS who attend a private or a state university can receive the scholarship for one year. Scholarships are renewable for a second year if the student attends an Iowa community college (recipients of the Scholarship must re-apply and meet eligibility requirements during their second year of enrollment). Students are required to meet the academic progress standards of the college or university to continue to receive the Scholarship. Awards generally cover tuition and fees at state university. The 2012-2013 maximum award is $7,806.
The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS) is a state-funded scholarship program for students who do well in high school and demonstrate financial need.
Recipients of the AIOS who attend a private or a state university can receive the scholarship for one year. Scholarships are renewable for a second year if the student attends an Iowa community college (recipients of the Scholarship must re-apply and meet eligibility requirements during their second year of enrollment). Students are required to meet the academic progress standards of the college or university to continue to receive the Scholarship. Awards generally cover tuition and fees at state university. The 2012-2013 maximum award is $7,806.
Priority for awards will be given to students who:
Generally, high school seniors who graduated in 2011 or will graduate with the class of 2012 are eligible for the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
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- 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, 2012. Awards will be made to students whose applications are received after the priority date only if funding remains available after all renewals and eligible priority applicants have been served.
Generally, high school seniors who graduated in 2011 or will graduate with the class of 2012 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 $7,806 or lower from the 2012-13 FAFSA; and
- Complete any additional applications or documents required by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.
Required applications:
- Iowa Financial Aid Application
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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- The Iowa Financial Aid Application will be available January 1 through July 1.
- Priority FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is March 1.
- Final FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application deadline is July 1.
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