Publications

Iowa College Aid offers many publications regarding financial aid, college planning, I Have A Plan Iowatm, and successful student loan repayment, as well as resources for professionals! While many of these publications are available to order, some are only available in a downloadable PDF format. If you have any questions regarding these materials, please contact us at 877-272-4456.

Financial Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid - Download-Only

This brochure has step-by-step information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for state and federal financial aid.


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Scholarships and Grants

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.


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Student Loans

Student Loans

This brochure reviews Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Perkins loans as well as private education loans. Forgiveness and cancellation benefits are also briefly discussed.


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Loan Forgiveness

Loan Forgiveness - Download-Only

These brochures provide information on loan forgiveness opportunities available to eligible nurse educators, registered nurses, and teachers.


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Guide to Financial Aid for Adult Students

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.


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Helpful Websites

Helpful Websites - Download-Only

This brochure provides many reputable websites available for college planning, scholarship searches and more.


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Your Opportunity Starts Now

Your Opportunity Starts Now

This brochure provides information on grant assistance available to youth in foster care to help cover their college costs.


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Iowa Financial Aid Application

Iowa Financial Aid Application - Download-Only

This flyer provides information on the Iowa Financial Aid Application.


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All Iowa Opportunity Schlr

All Iowa Opportunity Schlr - Download-Only

This flyer provides information about the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship, a state-funded scholarship available to Iowa residents.


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Grad PLUS Loans

Grad PLUS Loans - Download-Only

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.


Higher Education Tax Benefits

Higher Education Tax Benefits - Download-Only

This fact sheet has been updated for the 2010 tax year and provides information on money-saving tax benefits available to taxpayers that may help reduce the overall cost of a college education.


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Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Federal Direct PLUS Loans - Download-Only

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.


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Protecting Your Identity

Protecting Your Identity - Download-Only

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.


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Paying for College

Paying for College - Download-Only

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.


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Teach Grant Fact Sheet

Teach Grant Fact Sheet - Download-Only

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.


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Private Loan Research Tips

Private Loan Research Tips - Download-Only

Private loans are not federally insured loans, but rather are offered by private lenders. You should exhaust your other financial aid options before accepting a private loan. Keep these tips in mind when you are researching and comparing lenders to find the right loan for you.


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Loan Program Chart

Loan Program Chart - Download-Only

This chart provides an overview of Federal Stafford and PLUS loans.


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College Planning

Planning For Our Future

Planning For Our Future

This guide for parents provides information on how to start preparing for higher education expenses.


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Your Course to College

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.


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Where to Invest College Money

Where to Invest College Money

This guide, provided by the Iowa Insurance Division, covers the basics of investing to build a college fund. Investment categories, 529 plans, and tax incentives are covered.




I Have A Plan Iowa

You need a plan to succeed.

You need a plan to succeed.

This 5.5 x 11 sized card promotes the benefits of the I Have A Plan Iowa web-based career and education planning system to students and their parents.


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I Have A Plan Iowa Poster

I Have A Plan Iowa Poster

This 18 x 12 poster promotes the use of I Have A Plan Iowa to students. The poster includes the URL used to access I Have A Plan Iowa. Posters can be ordered to hang in the counseling office, classrooms, library or any area of your school.


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I Have A Plan Iowa Access Card

I Have A Plan Iowa Access Card

These convenient, business sized cards can be provided to students when they are creating their online portfolio. The cards include the URL to access I Have A Plan Iowa and each student can record his/her account name and password.


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I Have A Plan Iowa Bookmark

I Have A Plan Iowa Bookmark

A bookmark that includes information on FREE ACT, SAT and GRE test prep available through I Have A Plan Iowa. It also lists ACT and SAT test dates for the 2011-2012 academic year.


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Parent Guide

Parent Guide

This guide explains I Have A Plan Iowa to parents. It includes information on the advantages of early career planning, an explanation of the Iowa Guideways and how I Have A Plan Iowa can help middle and high school students prepare for college and a career.


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Plan to Invest in Your Future

Plan to Invest in Your Future

This 5.5x11 sized card promotes the benefits of the I Have A Plan Iowa web-based career and education planning system to adult learners and job seekers.


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Successful Student Loan Repayment

Buttonwood Instructions

Buttonwood Instructions - Download-Only

This fact sheet provides step-by-step instructions for accessing and using Buttonwood, a personal finance and student loan management tool for college students.


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Buttonwood for Students

Buttonwood for Students - Download-Only

This bi-fold flyer is geared towards college students. It explains how Buttonwood can help them be better prepared for their student loan repayment and financial future.


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Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Teacher Loan Forgiveness - Download-Only

The Iowa Teacher Shortage Student Loan Repayment program provides loan repayment funds for eligible teachers in Iowa.


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John R. Justice Grant Program

John R. Justice Grant Program - Download-Only

The John R. Justice Grant program is a federally-funded program that provides loan repayment for eligible public defenders or prosecutors in the state of Iowa


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Student Loan Repayment Guide

Student Loan Repayment Guide - Download-Only

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.


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Repayment Help Fact Sheet

Repayment Help Fact Sheet

This fact sheet informs student loan borrowers about deferment, forbearance, and loan discharge information to help them successfully repay their student loans. There is also a place to record loan servicer contact information.


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Resources for Professionals

Mission: Money Control Guide

Mission: Money Control Guide - Download-Only

This guide provides an overview of the Mission: Money Control programs available for students and professionals on a wide variety of financial literacy topics.


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Mission: Money Control Poster

Mission: Money Control Poster

Mission: Money Control resource. This 15x22 poster provides space for you to promote a Mission: Money Control program scheduled for your school, campus or organization.


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Using Credit Wisely Poster

Using Credit Wisely Poster

Mission: Money Control resource. This 15x22 poster provides tips on using credit cards wisely and maintaining a good credit score.


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Life After Minimum Wage Poster

Life After Minimum Wage Poster

Mission: Money Control resource. This 15x22 poster provides tips for evaluating starting salaries, insurance options and retirement plans to meet financial obligations and goals.


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Avoid Identity Theft Poster

Avoid Identity Theft Poster

Mission: Money Control resource. This 15x22 poster provides tips for how to safeguard your identity and avoid identity theft.


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Budgeting Your Money Poster

Budgeting Your Money Poster

Mission: Money Control resource. This 15x22 poster provides tips for how to reduce financial stress by creating a realistic monthly spending plan.


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Interest Rate Chart

Interest Rate Chart - Download-Only

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.


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Website Resources

Website Resources - Download-Only

This desk guide, designed for financial aid professionals, lists many available website resources.


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