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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
United States
Required country of residence
United States
Target level
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must be an Iowa resident.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Iowa resident
  • You must be a member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term you receive benefits.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term the member receives benefits
  • You must use all available Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Utilize all available Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA).
  • You must file a FAFSA and an IFAA on or before the required deadline.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants must file a FAFSA and IFAA on or before the required deadline.
  • You must maintain satisfactory academic progress.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • The Service Scholarship is limited to 120 semester credit hours of undergraduate study (130 for an approved undergraduate STEM major).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: A qualified individual cannot receive an Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship for more than 120 semester credit hours or the equivalent of undergraduate study. Individuals enrolled in an approved undergraduate STEM major may receive up to 130 semester credit hours or the equivalent.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    With whom
    Applicant
  2. Step 2: File the Iowa Financial Aid Application (IFAA).
    With whom
    Applicant
  3. Step 3: Use all available Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) and, if proof is submitted after the deadline, send it with DA Form 7792-SG (TA Voucher).
    With whom
    Applicant

Where to apply

Iowa Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Iowa National Guard Benefits

Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of Iowa Department of Education: icaps.iowacollegeaid.gov

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