Grants

Grants are awarded based on financial need and do not need to be repaid. There are five grants available at Hawkeye Community College.

1. Federal Pell Grants

   Federal Pell grants are available to students who demonstrate a significant amount of need for financial aid. Students must complete the FAFSA to receive consideration.
   See the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.

2. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

   Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) are available to students that have received a Pell grant, are enrolled full-time in a 2-year degree program, have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study after 1/1/2006 for first year students or 1/1/2005 for second year students, and are a U.S. Citizen.
   Please see the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.

3. SEOG Grants

   SEOG grants are available to students who demonstrate a significant amount of need for financial aid. Students must complete the FAFSA to receive consideration.
   Please see the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.

4. Iowa Vocational Technology Grant

   The Iowa Vocational Technology grant is available for students who have their FAFSA form at the processing center on or before July 1, meet eligibility criteria, and are enrolled for at least three credit hours in a vocational program.
   Please see the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.

5. Iowa Grant

   The Iowa grant is available for Iowa residents who demonstrate a significant amount of financial need on their FAFSA. Funding for this program varies each year. Limited funds are available.
   Please see the Financial Aid Handbook for more information.

Financial Aid Office
Hawkeye Center - Main Campus
319-296-4020 or 1-800-670-4769 ext.4020
finaid@hawkeyecollege.edu