Financial Aid
Federal Student Loans
Loan-based financial aid is available for candidates who have not reached their federal maximum allowance threshold.
Once enrolled in the RAPIL program, candidates work with the University of Iowa Financial Aid Department to determine eligibly and develop a financial plan.
Completing a FAFSA along with an application to the RAPIL program is highly encouraged.
Scholarships
There are currently two scholarships available to candidates in the RAPIL program:
- The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council RAPIL scholarship is offered for candidates/interns with endorsements in STEM fields.
- The Called to Teach Scholarship is awarded by the program and available for non-STEM endorsement areas.
Iowa Workforce Grant & Incentive Program
This program provides up to $2,000 in grant funding per semester for students enrolled full-time in eligible undergraduate programs at an eligible school. Students enrolled part-time can qualify for prorated award amounts.
The University of Iowa is an eligible school, and RAPIL is an eligible program.
REQUIRES a FAFSA form to be completed and filed by the deadline.
Teach Iowa Scholar Program
The Teach Iowa Scholar (TIS) Program provides qualified Iowa teachers with awards of up to $4,000 a year, for a maximum of five years.
This program is available once the Internship year is complete.
Conditions for eligibility include:
*Teaching in a shortage area (designated by endorsement)
*Must be in the Top 25% of program completers