Iowa College Student Aid Commission

College Planning Guides

	Planning for Our Futures This guide for parents provides information on how to start preparing for higher education expenses. View PDF ( English) View PDF ( Spanish) English: Qty Spanish: Qty
	Your Course to College This comprehensive guide provides financial aid information, as well as a directory of Iowa colleges and universities to assist students and families with the college selection process. View PDF ( English) English: Qty Spanish: Qty

Brochures

	How to Apply for Financial Aid This brochure has step by step information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for state and federal financial aid. View PDF Quantity:
	Scholarships and Grants This brochure reviews both federal and state scholarships and grants available to Iowa students. Additional sources for grants and scholarships are also discussed. View PDF Quantity:
	Student Loans This brochure reviews Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Perkin loans as well as private education loans. Forgiveness and cancellation benefits are also briefly discussed. View PDF Quantity:
	Nursing Loan Forgiveness & Teacher Loan These brochures provide information on loan forgiveness opportunities available to eligible nurse educators, registered nurses, and teachers. View PDF ( Nursing) View PDF ( Teacher) Nursing: Qty Teacher: Qty
	Guide to Financial Aid for Adult Students This brochure provides information on financial aid, college budget needs, and resources specific to the needs of adult students who are considering starting college or returning to college to finish a degree. Quantity:
	Helpful Websites This brochure provides many reputable websites available for college planning, scholarship searches and more. View PDF Quantity:
	Your Opportunity Starts Now This brochure provides information on grant assistance available to youth in foster care to help cover their college costs. View PDF Quantity:

Fact Sheets

	ACG & SMART Grants This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grant programs. View PDF Quantity:
	ACG for College Students This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Study tips are provided to help returning students meet the GPA requirement needed to qualify for an ACG for their second year of study. View PDF Quantity:
	ACG for High School Students This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). A course check list is included to help students track their high school courses so they meet all course requirements. View PDF Quantity:
	Repayment Help Fact Sheet This fact sheet informs student loan borrowers about deferement, forbearance, and loan discharge information to help them successfully repay their student loans. There is also a place to record loan servicer contact information. View PDF Quantity:
	Grad PLUS Loans This fact sheet discusses the benefits of Grad PLUS loans as a means for graduate and professional students to help cover the costs of higher education. View PDF Quantity:
	Higher Education Tax Benefits This fact sheet has been updated for the 2008 tax year and provides information on money-saving tax benefits available to taxpayers that may help reduce the overall cost of a college education. View PDF Quantity:
	Parent PLUS Loans This fact sheet is designed for families with students attending a college or university that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). It discusses the benefits of Parent PLUS Loans as a means for parents to assist their student with the costs of higher education. View PDF Quantity:
	Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans This fact sheet is designed for families with students attending a college or university that participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program. It discusses the benefits of Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans as a means for parents to assist their students with costs of higher education. View PDF Quantity:
	Protecting Your Identity This fact sheet provides information on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. Warning signs, resources, and steps to take if information has been compromised are included in this fact sheet. View PDF Quantity:
	Paying for College This fact sheet helps parents and students to effectively communicate with college and university financial aid administrators. Factors to consider when evaluating financial aid awards, tips for working with the financial aid office, and questions to ask regarding college costs, applying for financial aid, paying for college, and parent and student loans are discussed. View PDF Quantity:
	Teach Grant Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides students with information on the TEACH Grant, a federally-funded program created to help college students who plan to teach, pay for college. The information provided describes the program qualifications and requirements. View PDF Quantity:

Career Planning

	I Have a Plan. Do You? This 5.5 x 11 sized card promotes the benefits of the Iowa Choices web-based career and education planning system to students and their parents. It include step-by-step instructions to create a portfolio. View PDF Quantity:
	Iowa Choices Poster This 18 x 12 poster promotes the use of Iowa Choices to students. The poster includes the URL used to access the program. Posters can be ordered to hang in the counseling office, classrooms, library or any area of your school. View PDF Quantity:
	Iowa Choices Access Card These convenient, business sized cards can be provided to students when they are creating their online portfolio. The cards includes the URL to access Iowa Choices and can be used to record the student’s Portfolio Name and Password. View PDF Quantity:

College / University Resources

	Mapping Your Future Entrance Counseling Flier This envelope-sized flier provides instructions for students on how to complete their Federal Stafford Loan entrance counseling requirement online by accessing the Mappingyourfuture.org website. View PDF Quantity:
	Mapping Your Future Exit Counseling Flier This envelope-sized flier provides instructions for students on how to complete their Federal Stafford Loan exit counseling requirement online by accessing the Mappingyourfuture.org website. View PDF Quantity:
	Entrance Counseling: Your Guide to Borrowing Wisely This comprehensive neutral guide can be used by all colleges and universities to educate students about student loan debt and promote sensible borrowing. In addition to fulfilling all entrance counseling requirements, this guide also covers selecting a college major, career planning, and smart money management. View PDF View PDF ( 2-ply) Qty 2-ply: Qty
	Exit Counseling: Your Guide to Successful Repayment This comprehensive neutral guide can be used by all colleges and universities to help students manage their student loan debt and to guide them through successful repayment. In addition to fulfilling all exit counseling requirements, this guide provides much more such as interview and resume writing tips to help students successfully find a career. To be in compliance with federal exit counseling guidelines, you must provide the student with our Exit Counseling Confirmation Form or an equivalent form. You may order our form below. View PDF Qty 3-ply: Qty
	Exit Counseling Checklist The Exit Counseling Checklist can be used by all colleges and universities to supplement exit counseling. The checklist provides students with an overview of the U.S. Department of Education’s exit counseling requirements along with the page number in the Exit Counseling Guide where more information on the topic can be found. The checklist can be customized to fit the needs of each college and university. View PDF Quantity:
	Student Loan Contact Cards These convenient, business card sized pieces can be provided to students along with entrance and exit counseling materials. The cards have a place to record loan holder contact information. In addition, contact information for the Commission as well as examples of when borrowers should contact their loan holders are also included. View PDF Quantity:
	Student Loan Repayment Guide This envelope-sized neutral guide contains information about Stafford Loans, PLUS and Grad PLUS Loans, and touches on Perkins, private, and institutional loans. This easy-to-read guide covers all of the required exit counseling elements and is designed to engage students, help them track their loans and can be easily sent in the mail. Are you using this brochure as part of your exit counseling session? Yes No If yes, you are required to provide our Exit Counseling Confirmation Form or an equivalent form to be in compliance with federal regulations. View PDF Quantity:
	Commission Staff Directory This card lists contact information for Iowa College Student Aid Commission departments and staff. View PDF Quantity:
	Interest Rate Chart This chart provides the federal loan interest rates for the two most current years. The fixed interest rates for federal loans through 2012 are also included. View PDF Quantity:
	Loan Program Chart This chart provides an overview of Federal Stafford and PLUS loans. View PDF Quantity:
	Website Resources This desk guide, designed for Iowa’s financial aid professionals, lists many available website resources. View PDF Quantity: