All students participating in an IES Abroad academic-credit, semester-length or summer program through the University of Iowa will be considered for the IES Abroad financial aid award (semester up to $6,000; summer up to $3,000). UI-Sponsored program (ABRD:XXXX) awards will be released through the U-Bill process; non UI-Sponsored program (ABRD:3500) awards will be a direct discount to the total fee billed by IES Abroad invoice sent to the student.

Eligibility requirements

  • Enrollment at a public college or university that is a Member or Associate member of the IES Abroad consortium
  • Acceptance and attendance in an IES Abroad program authorized by your home university
  • Standard programs only; customized programs are not eligible for IES Abroad financial aid

Application process

Students meeting the eligibility listed above will receive a notification of funding shortly following the submission of the IES application, sometimes prior to your confirmation of your program. This financial aid award is based on the Student Aid Index from the FAFSA. Questions? Contact mailto:Study@IESabroad.org.

Submission deadline

Deadlines for the IES Abroad financial aid awards are the same as the application deadline for the applicable IES Abroad program.

* Academic Year and Calendar Year programs will have the IES Abroad financial aid award applied to the first term only.