University of Iowa: student discounts, grants and aid
University of Iowa is a public four-year college in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa residents studying here may qualify for 12 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.
What it costs, by the numbers
- Average net price
- $22,531 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $15,316.
- Tuition and fees
- $11,283 a year (out of state: $33,371)The sticker price, before any aid.
- Students with a Pell Grant
- 18% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
- Typical debt at graduation
- $22,500 in federal loans (median)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.
Iowa FAFSA deadline (2027-28)
July 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by July 1, 2027, midnight Central time. Earlier priority deadlines may exist for certain programs. Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information. You may need to complete and submit additional forms.
Iowa grants and scholarships you can use here
For Iowa residents. Each one is checked against its official page.
- All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS)Up to $5,646 per year (2027-28); $5,486 in 2026-27; prorated for part-time
- Robert D. Blue Scholarship$500 to $1,000 (varies with fund earnings)
For specific fields of study
Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.
- Future Ready Iowa GrantUp to $3,000 per year (2026-27), prorated for part-time
- Iowa Workforce Grant & Incentive ProgramUp to $1,125 per semester full-time ($2,250/yr, 2026-27); plus up to $2,000 incentive payment for an Iowa high-demand job
- Court Reporter Equipment GrantUp to $2,000 (lifetime, reimbursement)
- Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar ScholarshipRemaining tuition and institution-wide fees after federal/state grants (minimum $250 per full-time semester)
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.
- Iowa National Guard STEM Master's Scholarship
- Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship
- Iowa Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
- Iowa National Guard Professional Qualification Scholarship
- Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Grant
- Children of Fallen Iowa Service Members Scholarship (Branstad-Reynolds Scholarship Fund)
Live somewhere else?
State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.
Student discounts for University of Iowa students
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- Spotify$6.99/mo (~50% off standard, plus bundled Hulu)
Spotify Premium Student with Hulu (ad-supported) for $6.99/mo, first month free
- Amazon Prime Student6 months free, then 50% off ($7.49/mo or $69/yr)
6-month free Prime trial, then Prime at 50% off (~$7.49/mo or $69/yr)
- Apple (Education Store)~$50-$200 off Mac/iPad; + free accessory (up to ~$199) during Back-to-School
Year-round education pricing on Mac/iPad (~$50-200 off) + seasonal Back-to-School free accessory
- Adobe Creative Cloud$19.99/mo first year (then ~$34.99–$39.99/mo)
Students & teachers get Creative Cloud All Apps at ~65% off the first year
- Hulu$1.99/mo
Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99/month while enrolled
- YouTube Premium$8.99/mo (~44% off)
YouTube Premium student plan $8.99/month
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