HIgher Education Emergency Relief Fund III

• Qualifying students must be enrolled at Iowa Lakes Community College during the fall 2021 semester.
• Qualifying students must have submitted a 2020-21 FAFSA before September 8, 2021.
• Qualifying students must be enrolled in and actively attending at least one for-credit course as of September 8, 2021.

Financial aid grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or emergency costs that arise due to Coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare.

These funds may go toward the cost of tuition, fees, and housing at Iowa Lakes Community College if you give your express permission.

No. Any money received through the HEERF III fund does not need to be repaid.

No, the HEERF funds do not negate nor replace any financial aid. This fund is for one-time aid only.

All eligible students will receive $450. Students who received an income level that is consistent with a Pell Grant in the summer 2021 semester will receive an additional $500 or a total HEERF III payment of $950.

No, this is a ‘block’ grant given to all eligible students.

Eligible students have the opportunity to sign up for a direct deposit and/or to pay off their current balance due to Iowa Lakes.

If you do not request otherwise, you will have a check mailed to the address we have on file.