Grants
Grants are considered "gift aid" and do not have to be repaid. Eligibility for grants is determined by the Student Aid Index (SAI), as calculated on the FAFSA. Review the information below to learn more about the various federal, state and institutional grants available to UNI students.
Federal grants require the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). See below for information on the federal TEACH Grant, the Pell Grant, and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
The TEACH Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field and in a low-income school.
There is no separate application to apply for the TEACH Grant; you just need to submit your FAFSA, be in a qualifying major or minor, and meet academic requirements (ACT/SAT or GPA).
NOTE: If you are a graduate student eligible for the TEACH Grant, you must self-identify to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships your first year.
Federal Pell Grant
You must be an undergraduate student pursuing your first bachelor's degree to be eligible for the Pell Grant.
Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Amounts are prorated for students enrolled less than full time.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Grant for students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. The maximum award is $1,000; funds are limited.
Note: You can't receive both the Tuition Assistance Grant and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; you can only receive one or the other.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
The TEACH Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high-need field and in a low-income school.
There is no separate application to apply for the TEACH Grant; you just need to submit your FAFSA, be in a qualifying major or minor, and meet academic requirements (ACT/SAT or GPA).
NOTE: If you are a graduate student eligible for the TEACH Grant, you must self-identify to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships your first year.
Federal Pell Grant
You must be an undergraduate student pursuing your first bachelor's degree to be eligible for the Pell Grant.
Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Amounts are prorated for students enrolled less than full time.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Grant for students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. The maximum award is $1,000; funds are limited.
Note: You can't receive both the Tuition Assistance Grant and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; you can only receive one or the other.
UNI provides institutional grants to eligible students based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to fill out your FAFSA as soon as possible on a yearly basis as funds are limited.
Tuition Assistance Grant
To qualify, you must have financial need, as determined on the FAFSA. You can receive the Tuition Assistance Grant at less than full-time enrollment and the amount will be prorated based on your enrollment status. The grant is renewable if you complete your FAFSA each year and have financial need. This grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis so complete your FAFSA as soon as possible each year. Summer availability and awarding parameters are based on availability of funds. Can't be awarded with the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (you can only receive one or the other).
State Grants
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application to be considered. 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.
IMAGES/Multicultural Grant
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an Iowa resident
- Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
- Priority is given to student participants in College Bound activities
- 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 have demonstrated financial need, as determined on the FAFSA
Awards range up to $2000.
All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
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 online application through the Iowa College Aid Commission.
Future Ready Iowa Grant
The Future Ready Iowa Grant is the state of Iowa’s newest grant program. This grant was designed for students pursuing high-need professions and are 25+ years of age. Click the link below for eligibility criteria and the list of eligible majors at UNI.
Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program
This program provides grant funding for students enrolled in eligible undergraduate programs of study at an eligible school. Students enrolled part-time can qualify for prorated award amounts. Click the link below to learn more.