Grants & Work-Study
File the FAFSAThere are a variety of ways to pay for your education, including state and federal grants and work-study. Keep reading to learn more.
Grants
The Pell Grant provides funding to students who demonstrate financial need.
Once you earn a bachelor's degree, you are no longer eligible for the Pell Grant.
You can receive Pell Grant funds for a maximum of 6 years (12 full-time semesters) according to the lifetime limits set by federal law.
Undergraduates can receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell award within the academic year. That means you may be able to receive up to a full-time award in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
File the FAFSA as soon as possible.
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) provides funding to students with the most financial need. Preference is given to Pell-eligible students who have the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI).
Funding is very limited; priority is given to students who complete a FAFSA by March 1.
The Iowa Vocational/Technical Tuition Grant provides funding to Iowa residents who are enrolled in a post-secondary vocational/technical program and demonstrate financial need.
You must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours in an eligible vocational program and taking required core coursework to qualify. This grant is not available for the summer semester.
Pre-vocational/technical majors do not qualify for this grant.
File your FAFSA by July 1.
The Kibbie Grant, also called the Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant, provides funding for Iowa residents who are enrolled in specific programs at Iowa community colleges.
You must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours in an eligible vocational program and taking required core coursework to qualify.
File your FAFSA by July 1.
The GEAR UP Scholarship provides funding to students who are part of the GEAR UP Iowa state-wide cohort. To qualify, you must:
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma.
- Be under the age of 22 when you receive the scholarship funds for the first time.
- Be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours.
File your FAFSA by July 1.
Work-Study
Work-study is a federally funded program that provides eligible students the opportunity to earn money while gaining valuable work experience. Hours can be flexible to fit around your class schedule.
You can find a list of work-study positions for your campus or local not-for-profit
organizations at eicc.edu/workstudy.
File your FAFSA and complete a Work-Study Application.
Financial Aid Office
Contact the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend. If you're not sure, you may contact any office.

Financial Aid Office - Room 174
Clinton Community College
1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa 52732
cccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-244-7070

Financial Aid Office - Student Center Rooms 105 & 106
Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761
mccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-288-6060

Financial Aid Office - Room 2204
Scott Community College
500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
sccfinaid@eicc.edu
563-441-4040