Student Loans

Applying for Aid for 2024-2025

Background This year has been a crazy year when it comes to applying for aid!  FAFSA opening on the last day of 2023 and deadline… Read More

February 28, 2024

Services provided by the Office of Student Financial Success

The Office of Student Financial Success provides services to improve the overall financial health and debt of students at Iowa State. Financial Success offers one-on-one… Read More

June 5, 2023

Summer Financial Literacy Webinars

The Office of Student Financial Success will host the following webinars in preparation for the upcoming fall term. Register today! All sessions will be recorded… Read More

May 31, 2022

Steps for Filing the FAFSA 

1. Create an account/FSA ID If the student is required to report parent information on the FAFSA, the parent and student will need… Read More

October 15, 2021

What to do with financial aid before coming to college

Making sure your financial aid is ready to go: By now, you should have filed the FAFSA and received a financial… Read More

August 13, 2021

How marriage affects student loan repayment

Recently married or getting married soon? Marriage can affect your federal student loan repayment plan. According to Iowa College Aid… Read More

July 20, 2021

April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month! In efforts to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach students how to establish and maintain healthy… Read More

April 16, 2021

How much have you borrowed? Here’s how to monitor on AccessPlus

Whether you are getting ready to graduate this Spring, or are currently enrolled, it’s always a good idea to review your loan history from time… Read More

March 15, 2021

Post-Graduation Financial Tips

The ultimate goal of going to college is to graduate. While it may be exciting to receive the first job and heading out into the… Read More

November 17, 2020