Last-Dollar Scholarship Program

Students who are Iowa residents and plan to enroll at Iowa Lakes Community College in one of the following programs may be eligible for the Last-Dollar Scholarship Program.

Agriculture Production Technology - Emmetsburg Campus

Aviation & Airport Management - Estherville Campus

Business Administration & Management - All Campuses

Business Specialist - Emmetsburg Campus

Computer Programming - Estherville Campus

Construction Technology - Emmetsburg Campus

Criminal Justice - Estherville Campus

Digital, Social, & Broadcast Productions - Estherville Campus

Electrical Technology - Estherville Campus

Environmental Studies - Estherville Campus

Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology - Emmetsburg Campus

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology - Estherville Campus

Hotel & Restaurant Management - Emmetsburg Campus

Nursing

• Licensed Practical Nurse (PN)  - Emmetsburg Campus
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) - Emmetsburg Campus

Paralegal & Legal Studies - 100% Online

Surgical Technology - Spencer Campus

Veterinary Technician - Emmetsburg Campus

Water Quality Technician - Estherville Campus

Welding Technology - Emmetsburg Campus

Wind Energy & Turbine Technology - Estherville Campus 

The Last-Dollar Scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

Recent High School Graduate

• Must complete a FAFSA by July 1
• Must be an Iowa resident
• Must have graduated from an Iowa high school or Iowa home school
• Must be enrolled in an approved program of study
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits)
• Must be enrolled in credits required for the program totaling at least 6 credits a semester
• Must meet Iowa Lakes Community College’s Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP)
• To continue to receive the Last-Dollar Scholarship, the student must maintain a continuous half-time status (6 credits required for the program) and continue to meet SAP.
• Summer term is not a required term of enrollment.
• The minimum award is $250 per semester or $500 per year (for a full-time enrollment).
• Award is calculated by:
• Total tuition and fees (mandatory for all students) – Federal Grants (Pell Grant, FSEOG) – State of Iowa Grants (Iowa Vocational Grant, Kibbie Grant) = Last-Dollar Scholarship. If a negative number or less than $250, then the student receives the $250 for that semester. Otherwise, the student receives that amount as their Last-Dollar Scholarship.

Adult Learner:

• Must complete a FAFSA by July 1
• Must be an Iowa resident
• Must be enrolled in an approved program of study
• Cannot have received the high school graduate Last-Dollar Scholarship
• Must be 20 years of age or older by July 1
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) that are required for the program
• Must meet Iowa Lakes Community College’s Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP)
• To continue to receive the Last-Dollar Scholarship, the student must maintain a continuous ½ time status (6 credits required for the program) and continue to meet SAP.
• Summer term is not a required term of enrollment.
• The minimum award is $250 per semester or $500 per year (for a full-time enrollment).
• Award is calculated by:
• Total tuition and fees (mandatory for all students) – Federal Grants (Pell Grant, FSEOG) – State of Iowa Grants (Iowa Vocational Grant, Kibbie Grant) = Last-Dollar Scholarship. If a negative number or less than $250, then the student receives the $250 for that semester. Otherwise, the student receives that amount as their Last-Dollar Scholarship.

The Last-Dollar Scholarship program will be available for awarding to students registered to attend starting in the fall of 2022.