NOTE: The financial aid information found on this page applies only to students who currently are enrolled or are planning to enroll in Residential University classes on the Fayette, Iowa campus. If you currently are enrolled or planning to enroll in courses through Upper Iowa's External Degree Program, Online Program, or at one of our Centers, please consult the financial aid information for your particular program.
Financial aid awards for prospective students beginning Fall 2007 will be delivered in an online format. Once your financial aid file is complete, you will receive a letter in the mail with complete instructions on accessing your financial aid award. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-553-4150 Ext. 3 or financialaid@uiu.edu.
The University provides financial assistance to over 99 percent of our students. Assistance comes in three forms:
- Gift aid is usually called “grants” or “scholarships” and does not have to be repaid. Grants are usually based on financial need, and scholarships tend to be based on academic achievement or special talents. Merit scholarships for incoming freshmen at the Residential University, which can be renewed annually ranging from $11,000 to $2,500 per year. Merit scholarships are also available to transfers and international students at the Residential University, which can be renewed annually ranging from $6,000 to $2,500 per year.
- Loans are made to students at low interest rates and must be repaid, generally after students complete their education.
- Work opportunities are awarded to students through special programs providing part-time jobs when classes are in session or during vacations.
(More detailed listing of types of assistance)
Please note that outstanding scholarships are available to current students at Upper Iowa University. Each spring UIU's Honors and Awards Committee provides over $100,000 in scholarships and awards to our students!
Each year a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial aid.
Note: All scholarships and grants awarded by Upper Iowa University must be applied to the charges of the University and cannot result in a cash overpayment. Institutional financial aid will be awarded according to a students’ enrollment status (i.e. full-time, 3/4 time, 1/2 time).
Full time enrollment for financial aid purposes is considered 12-18 credit hours in Fall Terms 1 and 2 and 12-18 credit hours for Spring Terms 1 and 2. Interim hours will not be included to determine enrollment status for financial aid purposes.
3/4 time is defined as 9-11 credit hours in Fall Terms 1 and 2 or Spring terms 1 and 2. 1/2 time is defined as 6-8 credit hours in Fall Terms 1 and 2 or spring Terms 1 and 2. Students enrolled in under 6 credit hours in those time periods are not eligible for financial aid.
To apply for financial assistance, just follow these steps:
- Apply for and be accepted to Upper Iowa as a regular, full-time student working toward a degree in a major on-campus program. (Part-time students or those enrolled in special programs may not be eligible for all types of assistance.)
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Contact the Financial Aid Office :
E-MAIL: financialaid@uiu.edu
PHONE: 1-800-553-4150, ext. 3; or 563-425-5274
FAX: 563-425-5277
Mailing Address for Financial Aid :Admissions and Financial Aid
Upper Iowa University
P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, IA 52142-1859
