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Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant)

Iowa Department of Education

Up to $3,100FAFSA by July 1 (July 1, 2026 for the 2026-27 year). The state hasn't posted the 2027-28 date, so file as early as you can after October 1Last verified October 25, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of IA; with demonstrated financial need.

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A need-based grant for Iowa residents in specified career and technical programs at Iowa community colleges, worth up to half of the average community college tuition and mandatory fees a year for up to two years. The maximum for 2026-27 is $3,100, and you need a Student Aid Index of 6,000 or less. You apply by filing the FAFSA.

What you'll need to apply

  • Financial information: FAFSA by the state's July 1 deadline, with financial need and a Student Aid Index of -1,500 to 6,000 (the 2026-27 range)
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: At least 3 credit hours in a qualified career or technical program of at least 15 weeks at an Iowa community college (the state posts the list of programs)
  • Iowa resident. Up to two years of education. The award can be less than the maximum depending on funding, and part-time students get prorated amounts

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

How the effort score of 93 is figured
  • Start at100
  • Financial information: FAFSA by the state's July 1 deadline, with financial need and a Student Aid Index of -1,500 to 6,000 (the 2026-27 range)−5
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: At least 3 credit hours in a qualified career or technical program of at least 15 weeks at an Iowa community college (the state posts the list of programs)−2
  • Effort score93

Points come off 100 for each thing the application asks for. They are our estimates of effort, not measured hours. How the score works

Eligibility

  • • Residents of: IA
  • • Demonstrated financial need required

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