Who It’s For: Health professionals (nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists and registered nurses) who graduated from an eligible Iowa college or university and work in a high-need area in Iowa.
How to Apply: You can apply through Iowa College Aid website, though you may need to wait for the next application cycle to begin.
What Loans Qualify: Stafford loans and Graduate PLUS loans. Funds may be used to repay private loans if they were Federal loans refinanced to private loans after signing a contract as long as the recipient contacts Iowa College Aid and provides required documentation.
How Much?: Up to $25,000 for up to four years, up to a maximum of $100,000.
Anything Else I Should Know?: A “high-need area” means an Iowa city with a population less than 26,000 located more than 20 miles from a city with a population of at least 50,000 (map on website).