Applying to Iowa State
All veteran, military personnel, and their dependents must complete an application for admissions and meet the requirements outlined for either transfer or freshman students.
For New Students
- If you have served or are currently serving, you are required to submit your military transcripts when you apply for admission.
- Request a Joint Services Transcript
- Air Force: Request a Community College of the Air Force transcript
- Request transcripts as soon as possible to accommodate processing times.
If you have not completed at least 24 graded academic credits, you are required to submit the following items:
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT scores
- Military transcript (JST or CCAF)
- Transcripts from all colleges attended (if applicable)
- https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/militaryhttps://www.admissions.iastate.edu/militaryhttps://www.admissions.iastate.edu/militaryIf you have not completed any college courses prior to enrollment, you must apply as an incoming freshman.
- Career technical, development/remedial, and military credits do not count as academic credit.
- GI Bill benefits processes are the same for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Graduate student qualifications differ by department and program. Contact your department or program advisor.
Dedicated certifying officials in the Registrar's office are available to assist ISU's veteran and military-affiliated students with questions about GI Bill benefits.
In-State Tuition, Scholarships and Aid
- In-state tuition eligibility: Contact the Registrar's office for in-state tuition eligibility. Changes to this federal policy can happen frequently. The Registrar's certifying officials will have the most updated information.
- FAFSA and scholarships: Even if you are eligible to use the GI Bill, complete the free FAFSA form to qualify for scholarships and other aid. Be sure to apply by the priority deadline to be considered for all of the scholarships and aid you are eligible for, but you can apply after the deadline.
- External scholarships: Scholarships are offered through non-profit organizations for military-affiliated and veteran students.
Other ISU Resources
- All ISU students taking 5 or more credit hours are eligible to enroll in health insurance.
- Visit the Student and Scholar Health Insurance Program (SSHIP) website for information on enrollment periods and how to enroll
- Support for all students, inside and outside the classroom