Free Tuition and Training for High-Demand Jobs

What Is the Last-Dollar Scholarship?

The Last-Dollar Scholarship is part of the Future Ready Iowa initiative to help the state of Iowa fill high-demand jobs. Because finances can be a barrier to attending college, the Last-Dollar Scholarship covers the cost of tuition toward a diploma or Associate of Applied Science degree aligned with a high-need field. People like you are needed to keep Iowa competitive and ready for the future. Now a scholarship is available to help Iowa residents get the training needed for a good-paying, 21st century jobs.

Who Is Eligible?

New High School Graduates

• Enrolled in college full-time
• Enter college in the fall immediately following high school graduation
• Resident of Iowa
• Plan to earn a Diploma (one-year degree) or Associate of Applied Science (two-year degree) aligned with a designated high-demand job
• Have applied for all other available aid
• Graduated from an Iowa high school

Adults (Ages 20 and Over)

• Enrolled in college part-time or full-time
• Resident of Iowa
• Plan to earn a Diploma (one-year degree) or Associate of Applied Science (two-year degree) aligned with a designated high-demand job
• Have applied for all other available aid

Ongoing Requirements

• Must apply for all other available financial aid
• Remain an Iowa resident
• Attend orientation
• Meet and register for courses with an advisor
• Continuously receive a Last-Dollar Scholarship disbursement in each semester/term (summer semester/term is not required)
• Make satisfactory academic progress
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year
• Remain continuously enrolled in the required number of hours per semester (summer semester is not required):
• Recent high school graduates, at least 12 hours
• Adult students, at least six hours

Award Limits

• Recent high school graduates may receive Last-Dollar Scholarship for up to five full-time semesters
• Adult students may receive the Last-Dollar Scholarship for up to eight part-time semesters or the full-time equivalent.