Based on federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) financial aid regulations, students who have met all degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa may no longer qualify for federal financial aid even if they have not officially applied for graduation.
After final semester grades are posted, the UI Registrar’s Office provides the UI Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) a list of students who have met all degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree, whether or not they have applied to graduate. OSFA emails all students who have met degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree to explain the different options for covering future educational costs.
Financial aid options will vary depending on the student’s individual educational plan.
Single Declared Major (no minors or certificates declared)
Students with a single declared major who have completed all degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree will no longer qualify for federal or state financial aid. Students will continue to qualify for institutional scholarships.
Double Major or Dual Degree
Students who have completed all degree requirements for one of their declared majors/degrees will no longer qualify for federal Pell Grant or SEOG. Only courses required for the second major or degree will qualify for federal loans or work study. You must take at least six hours required for the second major or degree to qualify for loans. Students will continue to qualify for institutional scholarships and should check with the financial aid office regarding state aid eligibility.
Minors and Certificates (other than Teacher Certification)
Students with declared minors and/or certificates will not qualify for federal or state financial aid once all degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree have been met. Students will continue to qualify for institutional scholarships.
Required Prerequisites for Admission to Another Degree Program
Students who have completed all degree requirements for their first bachelor’s degree and are enrolled in required prerequisites for admission to another degree program may qualify for federal loans in addition to institutional scholarships. In order to determine eligibility, the Non-Degree Student Status Form must be completed.