Pierce Administration Building - Room 102
NIACC
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
641-422-4168 or
1-888-466-4222 ext. 4168
Fax: 641-422-4167

Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Title IV School Code: 001877
Priority Deadline for Campus Based Aid: March 1

Staff:
Mary Bloomingdale, Director
Rhonda Nesheim-Kauffman, Associate Director
Carla Alexander
Rhonda Groshens

Federal And State Grants

PELL Grant

Federal PELL grants are considered to be "need-based" gift aid. The PELL grant is the foundation of many students’ financial aid packages. Grants do not have to be repaid. The maximum PELL grant for the 2007-2008 academic year is $4310. The actual amount of the award is determined by a standard formula and funding established by Congress. All eligible students seeking a degree, full and part-time (including less-than-half-time), will receive awards. To apply, the student must submit the FAFSA.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The Federal SEOG program provides up to $600 per academic year to students with exceptional need. To apply, complete your FAFSA by March 1 (NIACC’s priority filing date)

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

ACG grants are awarded to students that attend college immediately after high school and meet the Department of Education guidelines of having completed a rigorous course of study (see Financial Aid links). ACG grants may be renewed for the second year of study. 1st-Year students may receive up to $750; 2nd-year students up to $1300.

Iowa Vocational-Technical Grant

The Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant program provides need-based financial support to Iowa residents enrolled in career education (vocational-technical), and career option programs at Iowa community colleges. Grants range from $150 to $1200, depending on the length of program, financial need, and available funds. To apply, submit your FAFSA by July 1 (State of Iowa’s filing date).

Iowa Grant

Iowa grants are state grants designed to assist Iowa residents attending any school in Iowa. Like other grants, it is based on financial need. To apply, submit your FAFSA by July 1 (State of Iowa’s filing date).

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