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Types of Assistance

Scholarships & Grants

Cornell offers hundreds of merit-based academic and fine arts scholarships funded by private donors to the college. We also offer needs-based grants in varied ammounts annually.

• Cornell Scholarships
• Federal Grants
• State of Iowa Grants
• Outside Scholarships

Work Study

Many Cornell students offset their college expenses with work-study jobs across campus ranging from food service to photography to computer support. The college supports about 650 work study positions each year.

Loans 

• Cornell College Code of Conduct for Loans
• NASFAA Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Principles
• Federal Loans
• Private/Alternative Loans
• Institutional Loans

Tuition Exchange Programs 

Cornell College participates in the ACM Tuition Exchange and the National Tuition Exchange programs. These programs are open to students whose parents are employed at other colleges or universities.