Last Dollar Scholarship

Students attending Indian Hills Community College may qualify for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to cover tuition for students in fields that lead to high-demand jobs in Iowa. If a student's existing state and federal aid programs do not cover the entire cost for a diploma or associate degree at Indian Hills, the Last-Dollar Scholarship will help fill the gap.

As a recipient of the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship, students must meet certain criteria to keep the scholarship. Visit educate.iowa.gov for more information about eligible students and ongoing requirements.

PROVISION CONTINUED FOR 2025-2026 (2026-2027 CHAPTER GUIDANCE NOT YET RELEASED)
Students must also have a Student Aid Index (SAI - formerly EFC) of less than $20,000 to qualify (Senate File 560: Education Appropriations Bill, signed 06/01/23). Please see the letter of explanation from Iowa College Aid regarding the SAI requirement. If you’d like to estimate your SAI, please use the Federal Student Aid Estimator.

Important Deadline: The FAFSA form for 2025-26 school year must be submitted by June 30th, 2026.

The amount of grant money you receive from the Iowa Department of Education may change based on state funding. Eligible programs may also change from year to year, so please make sure to check if your program is covered by reviewing our listing of programs per academic year (listed below).

Our School Code: 008298     COMPLETE MY FAFSA

2025-2026 Academic Programs 2026-2027 Academic Programs
Accounting Assistant, Diploma *
Accounting Specialist, A.A.S. *
Administrative Support Specialist, Diploma *
Agriculture-Agronomy, A.A.S. Agriculture-Agronomy, A.A.S.
Agriculture-Animal Science, A.A.S. Agriculture-Animal Science, A.A.S.
Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S. Associate Degree Nursing, A.A.S.
Automotive Technology, A.A.S. Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S.
Aviation Professional Pilot, A.A.S. Aviation Professional Pilot, A.A.S.
Business Office Specialist, A.A.S. *
CNC Milling, Diploma CNC Milling, Diploma
CNC Turning, Diploma CNC Turning, Diploma
Computer Accounting, Diploma *
Computer Software Development, A.A.S. Computer Software Development, A.A.S.
Construction Technology, A.A.S. Construction Technology, A.A.S.
Construction Trades, Diploma Construction Trades, Diploma
Criminal Justice, A.A.S. Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
Culinary Arts, A.A.S. *
Culinary Assistant, Diploma *
Cybersecurity & Systems Administration, A.A.S. Cybersecurity & Systems Administration, A.A.S.
Dental Assisting, Diploma *
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. *
Diesel Mechanics, Diploma Diesel Mechanics, Diploma
Diesel Mechanics Technology, A.A.S. Diesel Mechanics Technology, A.A.S.
Electrical & Renewable Energy Technology, A.A.S. *
Geospatial Technology, A.A.S. *
HVAC and Refrigeration, Diploma HVAC and Refrigeration, Diploma
Industrial Maintenance, A.A.S. Industrial Maintenance, A.A.S.
Industrial Maintenance, Diploma Industrial Maintenance, Diploma
Interactive Media Technology, A.A.S. *
IT Fundamentals, Diploma IT Fundamentals, Diploma
Laser and Optics Technology, A.A.S. *
Machine Technology, A.A.S. Machine Technology, A.A.S.
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Diploma *
Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.
Medical/Insurance Coding Diploma Medical/Insurance Coding Diploma
Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.
Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
Practical Nursing Practical Nursing
Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.
Robotics and Smart Technologies, A.A.S. *
Welding Technician, Diploma Welding Technician, Diploma
Welding Technology, A.A.S. Welding Technology, A.A.S.

 

 *Per the Iowa Department of Education’s Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship (LDS) Program selection, the following programs are no longer eligible for new students. Students currently enrolled in the 2025/26 program may be eligible under the ‘grandfathered’ clause for 2026/27 if they meet the continuous enrollment requirement. No new students in these programs for 2026/27 will be eligible to receive an LDS award.

Contacts:

For additional information regarding the Last-Dollar Scholarship please contact the Financial Aid Office at Indian Hills.

Financial Aid Office 
Phone: (641) 683-5262
Email: [email protected]