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Important Information

Wartburg Scholarships/Grants
Federal/State Grants
Loan Information
International Aid
State Aid

IOWA TUITION GRANT
up to $4,000 per year
For Iowa residents who attend an Iowa private college. Must be enrolled at least half-time and show financial need. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted to the processor by the Iowa state deadline printed on the FAFSA.

PELL GRANT $976-$5350 per year
For students from low-and middle-income families who show financial need and are degree seeking. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Education.

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT $500-$1,000
Awarded to students receiving Pell Grants and demonstrating high financial need.

TEACH GRANT up to $4000 per year
For students interested in a full-time teaching career and committed to teaching for at least four years in a high-need subject area at a school that serves low-income families.  Students may receive up to $16,000 for undergraduate study. Part-time students are eligible, but the maximum grant will be pro-rated based on enrollment status.  If students do not fulfill stated teaching requirements, the grant will be converted to a loan with interest. Eligibility Requirements (PDF).

TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling

Other Federal Aid:

FEDERAL WORK STUDY/CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
$500 - $2,000 per year
Awards are estimates. Earnings are based upon hours worked. Preference to early applicants. Once accepted and registered for classes, students may apply online for campus employment.

Verification Policy

Definition: Confirming the accuracy of information entered by a student on the FAFSA by requesting documentation from the student as required by the federal government.  According to federal regulations, the following items must be verified.

  1. Household Size
  2. Number in College
  3. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
  4. US (federal) taxes paid
  5. Certain types of untaxed income and benefits

One third of all students submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are selected at random for verification.  An institution of higher learning is required to verify any FAFSA selected by the processor.  If selected, you will be notified by the processor after submitting the FAFSA.  Prospective students are further notified by the Wartburg Financial Aid Office (FAO) with instructions for completing the process when they register to attend the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) day. Returning students will be notified by an email from the FAO.  The FAO will not prepare an award package for a returning student until the verification process is complete.
Wartburg verifies the above information with the collection of the following documents. 

  1. Verification Worksheet – found online for dependent students at: http://www.wartburg.edu/finaid/verificationdep.pdf.  If you are an independent student please contact the Financial Aid Office.
  2. Parent IRS Tax Return Transcript for the appropriate tax year.
  3. Student IRS Tax ReturnTranscript for the appropriate tax year.
  4. Copy of all parent and student W-2 forms for the appropriate tax year

No federal or state financial aid can be distributed to the student’s account until the process is complete.  The above required documents can be sent by postal mail or fax. 

Wartburg College Financial Aid
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, IA  50677

Fax # 319-352-8247

After completion of the verification process the student will be notified by email of any changes that are made to their FAFSA information and previously awarded financial aid.  

 

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