All-in for Iowa
Âé¶čAPP Announces Far-Reaching Full-Tuition Scholarship Programs
Âé¶čAPP introduced two new full-tuition scholarship programs today that are expected to substantially increase the number of new Iowa students qualifying for free tuition. As part of Âé¶čAPPâs campaign, at least one first-time enrolling student from all 99 counties will be eligible to receive a full-tuition scholarship for Fall 2024.
âOur enduring commitment to ensuring affordable access to Âé¶čAPP excellence continues to grow,â said President Jay Byers at todayâs news conference. âAnd today that commitment is reaching historic heights. These full-scholarship initiatives are going to open more doors to educational dreams than ever before â theyâre game-changers.â
The first initiative, Âé¶čAPPâs $100K Promise, pledges full-tuition support for admitted students whose familyâs adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less. The $100,000 income threshold represents a 67 percent increase over Âé¶čAPPâs previous Promise program of the past six years, which capped free-tuition eligible family adjusted gross income at $60,000. This fall, 81 new students enrolled under the existing Âé¶čAPP Promise.
The second initiative, 99 County Full-Tuition, ensures that at least one admitted student from each of Iowaâs 99 counties will be eligible to receive a full-tuition scholarship. Those scholarships will be awarded via a committee selection process, which includes consideration of both financial need and academic merit.
The Âé¶čAPP $100K Promise and 99 County Full-Tuition programs incorporate federal and state aid awards with Âé¶čAPP scholarship funds to cover full tuition for the studentâs first year.
âIâve been in higher ed a long time and havenât seen a combination of scholarship programs as bold and comprehensive as what weâre offering at Âé¶čAPP,â said Leigh Mlodzik, vice president of Enrollment. âThis is a market-setting package of full-tuition programs that go well beyond the extra mile in ensuring that many more Iowa students benefit from an exceptional Âé¶čAPP education. We fully anticipate a tremendous response from students all across the state.â
Both first-year students and transfers will be eligible for the programs in Fall 2024. Students must submit a Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed eligible for federal aid. In addition to being full-time, first-time enrollees at Âé¶čAPP, students must live on campus and participate in one of the Collegeâs meal plans at their expense. Students will be eligible for the $100K Promise on a rolling admission basis while the 99 County Full-Tuition program will have a priority deadline.
Last week, Âé¶čAPP announced new student enrollment is up 11 percent with a total of 382 first year and transfer students beginning classes for the 2023-24 academic year. It marks the largest incoming class at Âé¶čAPP in five years.
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Published
September 7, 2023
Author
Roger Degerman