Last-Dollar Scholarship
Don't let money worries stop you from getting your education.
The Last-Dollar Scholarship is a state-funded program for Iowans who:
- Are new high school graduates starting college full-time or adult learners starting college at least part-time
- Have applied for all other available aid
- Plan to earn a credential for a high-demand job
This program aims to cover any financial gap between tuition and scholarships and federal and state grants. Credentials include post-secondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
WHO QUALIFIES?
This state-funded program is for Iowa residents who meet the following qualifications:
NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time or part-time for the fall immediately following high school graduation, apply for the free application for financial aid (FAFSA), and meet ongoing requirements.
ADULT LEARNERS (age 20 and older) who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time or part-time, apply for the free application for financial aid (FAFSA), and meet ongoing requirements.
Required prep courses are not covered by Last-Dollar Scholarship funding.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
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WHAT CAN I STUDY?
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, & WELDING
Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology
Computer-Aided Design Technology (CAD)
Construction Technology
Construction Management
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Precision Machining and CNC Technology
Welding Technology
AGRICULTURE STUDIES
Modern Food Production, Agriculture, and the Environment
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology - Management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Accounting
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
HEALTH
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding and Billing
Nursing - LPN or ADN
Respiratory Care
IT/MULTIMEDIA
Healthcare Technology Management
IT Management
Network Administration & Cyber Security
WHATS NEXT?
Apply to SCC - Remember to contact us for program eligibility and related steps
Complete your FAFSA - This is your ticket to the Last-Dollar Scholarship!
NEW DEADLINE
To qualify for 2023-2024 funding, submit FAFSA applications by 11:59 PM AUGUST 1,
2023.
Don't give up! Apply for SCC and plan your steps. Remember to also apply for SCC Foundation
Scholarships.
WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO KNOW?
Applicants must apply for all other available aid before moving to steps to receive funds for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.
Required prep coursework in eligible programs may not qualify for Last-Dollar Scholarship funding. Contact us to learn details.
The Last-Dollar Scholarship is part of the Future Ready Iowa initiative to build Iowa’s workforce. The goal is to connect Iowans to the training and education needed for high-paying jobs and the bright futures they deserve. This program is intended to cover any remaining tuition after federal and state grants and scholarships are applied. Credentials include post-secondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
Learn more about Last-Dollar Scholarships at iowacollegeaid.gov/lastdollar .
Questions? Contact us.
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu
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