As parents prepare to send kids off to college, some may be worried that their family finances won’t cover college costs. According to the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, these families are more likely to find significant financial aid at Iowa’s private, non-profit colleges and universities. The maximum Pell grant for the upcoming year is $5,815, which can make a huge difference, especially since Iowa students who qualify for federal Pell grants can likely also qualify for the state-funded Iowa Tuition grant, which is a maximum of $5,650. Combined, these can bring more than $11,000 in financial aid grants, which do not have to be paid back. High school students and their families are encouraged to learn more about financial opportunities by logging on to IowaPrivateCollegeWeek.org.
