How to Apply for Financial Aid (2016-17)

A guide for students and families looking to obtain state and federal financial aid. Information includes: FAFSA filing deadlines, the steps necessary to complete the FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application, how to accept financial aid awards and the common myths that families have about financial aid. (Item: IC-HAFF)

The 2016 Condition of Higher Education in Iowa Report

Investigating trends and current issues affecting degree and certificate attainment in the State of Iowa. The report considers workforce demands for educated workers, population and demographic trends and projections, educational preparation for college, financial preparation for college, enrollment trends at Iowa colleges and universities, entering the Iowa workforce, and meeting the needs of the Iowa workforce. Data compares Iowa against national trends.

Student Loans (2016)

A brochure highlighting student loan options for higher education, including key terms and questions to consider when applying for federal or private student loans. Item number: IC-SLOAN, Rev. 7/16.

Student Loan Repayment & Incentive Programs

Brochure highlighting common Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment and Incentive programs available from the State of Iowa and federal governments. Areas highlighted include programs in education, health care, legal and public service/government employment. Brochure also answers common questions about Loan Forgiveness/Repayment and Incentive programs. Product code: IC-INCENTIVE, Rev. date: 7/16

How to Apply for Scholarships and Grants (2016)

A short guide highlighting federal and state scholarships and grants, including Pell Grant, career-related training grants, opportunities for foster youth and state-funded scholarships.

Project Development Information Packet for Federal-Aid City and County Projects, 1997

In August, 1994, the Office of Local Systems, Project Development Division, Iowa Department of Transportation established a Quality Improvement Team to review and improve upon the federal-aid project development process. The mission was to communicate federal-aid project development procedures to local agencies, beginning with the approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and ending with obligation of federal funds by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In January 1997, another Team (Make it Better) began meeting to clarify, update, and streamline the federal-aid project process. This Project Development Packet is a compilation of these efforts. The packet includes Project Development timelines, flow charts, guidelines, design criteria, Instructional Memorandums and forms to assist in the federal-aid project development process. The main (fold out) flow chart directs to other sections of the packet when appropriate.