FAQs
How do I create a budget?
The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid offers many financial literacy tools and can assist students in learning how to make a budget.
AccessLex offers a variety of tools and resources specifically for law students. See their website for more information.
How do I apply for federal student loans?
Step 1: File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Step 2: Receive Financial Aid Offer
Step 3: Check your Financial Aid To Do List in MyUI for important or missing financial aid forms.
Step 4: Review your payment plan and learn about various University of Iowa charges by going to the U-Bill website. You can also see Payment options. The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information about out how you receive financial aid funds.
Where do I find information about Enrollment Verifications for loan deferment, health insurance, good student discount for auto insurance, international students IDs and employment?
The Registrar's Office provides this information in MyUI under Student Information > Documentation & Reports > Verifications.
Where can I find help understanding my financial aid offer?
Information regarding your financial aid offer can be found here.
If you have questions about your financial aid, or have special circumstances you'd like considered, you can contact a Financial Aid Advisor at 319-335-9142 or by email law-financialaid@uiowa.edu
How do I submit an outside scholarship check?
Scholarship checks are submitted to the University of Iowa University Billing Office for processing. Click here for more information on how to submit a scholarship check.
When is my tuition due?
Tuition is billed through the University Billing Office. More information on when your UBill is due can be found here.
How do I pay my tuition and fees and other charges?
Tuition and fees will be charged to your UBill which can be accessed through MyUI. More information on how to make a payment can be found here.
Are there any payment options for payment of the University Bill (U-Bill)?
Information regarding payment options can be found here.
When will I receive my financial aid?
See here for information on when to expect to receive financial aid.
If I have financial aid in excess of tuition and mandatory fees when will I receive a refund for living expenses?
Information on refunds can be found here.
Are loans to purchase a computer available?
Loans may be available to assist in the purchase of a computer. Please see the Office of Student Financial Aid's website for more information. This is a reimbursement program in which a computer is purchased first and the aid is a reimbursement. Students should speak with an advisor to determine eligibility.
Is there financial assistance available for the bar exam?
The Department of Education requires all schools include a reasonable cost for a student's first professional licensure, certification or credential in the students cost of attendance. This amount is automatically included in the cost of attendance for all 3Ls. You will see this in the Tuition & Fees section of your Financial Aid Offer in MyUI. Be aware that you are not billed this expense. Students can now receive loans to help cover these costs. Please contact law-financialaid@uiowa.edu for more information if you have questions.
Students can also utilize Bar Exam Loans. These are loans designed specifically for students taking the bar. Bar exam loans allow for living expenses and bar prep courses to be considered. Federal loans will not cover these expenses as they are not required to obtain the first professional licensure. Follow the link below for more information about Bar Exam Loans.
This link will take you to the main Office of Student Financial Aid website. You will be able to view Bar Exam Loan lenders. Click View to see if that lender offers these types of loans. Note that you will not need to meet with OSFA staff or complete counseling for these loans.