Additional Resources & Programs | First-Gen Student Success - The University of Iowa

Additional Resources & Programs | First-Gen Student Success - The University of Iowa
Additional Resources & Programs
Key Resources for New Students, Current Students, and Faculty & Staff
Campus Resources and Programs
Many of the resources and programs listed on this page are not specific only to first-generation students. We encourage you to further explore each item listed for more information.
Resources for New Students
Resources for Current Students
Resources for Faculty & Staff
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Resources & Programs for Current Students
General Resources and Student Services
These services and resources are
not
limited only to first-gen students.
Academic Resources
(Office of Student Learning)
Alumni Engagement
(UI Center for Advancement)
Assistance:
Student Care and Assistance
(Dean of Students)
Basic Needs Assistance
(Comprehensive List of Resources for Basic Needs and Support)
Career Services
(Pomerantz Career Center)
Childcare Subsidy for Student Parents
(University HR Family Services)
Commonly Used Terms
(Acronyms & Abbreviations)
Counseling Services
(UCS- University Counseling Service)
Crisis Line
(24-Hour Support & Crisis Assistance)
Dean of Students
Student Care & Assistance
Disability Services
(SDS- Student Disability Service)
Employment
(Handshake- On and Off-campus Job & Internship Search Website)
Family Services
Financial Aid:
Admissions Office
(Funding Opportunities)
FAFSA Assistance
(Filing, Correcting, etc.)
College of Education Scholarships
College of Engineering Scholarships
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarships
College of Public Health
Office of Student Financial Aid
Study Abroad Scholarships
UI Scholarship Portal
Iowa College Aid
(Financial Resources for Iowans)
Food:
Food Pantry
Hawkeye Meal Share
University Housing and Dining
Free Speech
Headshots
(Free Professional Portrait Studio)
Healthcare:
Student Health
Student Wellness
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Same-Day Care
(Self-Pay or Insurance- Not covered by student fees)
Help:
Get Help Now
(Dean of Students)
Housing:
Off-Campus Housing
Summer Intern Housing
(Pilot Program Summer 2026)
University Housing and Dining
Information Technology Services Help Desk
(ITS)
International Students & Scholar Services
(ISSS)
Job Shadow Opportunities
(HawkShadow Program)
Lockers
(Free, Day-Use Lockers in IMU)
Legal Services
(SLS- Student Legal Services)
Mental Health Services
(Well-Being at Iowa)
Mentoring Opportunities
(Mentoring@Iowa)
Mobile App
(Official Univ. of Iowa Mobile App)
Parent and Family Program
Passports
(Univ of Iowa UI Passport Office)
Pregnancy and Parenting
(UI Policy Re: students who become pregnant or who are parents)
Research Opportunities
(Office of Undergraduate Research)
Safety & Support
Software Downloads
(Free and Reduced Prices on Available Software)
Study Abroad
(International Programs)
TRIO Student Support Services
(TRIO SSS)
Tutoring & Academic Support:
Tutor Iowa
Veteran Services:
Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support
(IVETS- services for students in the Veteran and Military-Connected community)
Graduate & Professional Student Resources & Programs
CCOM Office of Education Support
CCOM Rural Iowa Scholars Program
(CRISP)
Education Graduate Student Resources
(College of Education)
FGLIMed
(Med Student Org)
Financial Aid:
Carver College of Medicine Sources of Financial Aid
Financing Graduate School
Graduate College Cost & Funding
See Also "Collegiate Offices" Section)
Teaching Resources for Grads and Postdocs
(Center for Teaching)
Programs and Special Events
BizEdge
(Tippie College of Business BizEdge Program)
1stGeneration Student Brain Research Workshop
(Summer Workshop Opportunity)
Family Weekend
(UI Parent and Family Program)
First Gen Hawks
(Program for new first year, first-gen students)
Iowa Sciences Academy
(Programs Supporting Student Success in the Sciences)
Summer Health Professions Education Program
(SHPEP)
TRIO Student Support Services
(TRIO SSS)
Collegiate Offices
Carver College of Medicine
(CCOM)
College of Dentistry
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Law
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Pharmacy
College of Public Health
Graduate College
Tippie College of Business
(TCOB)
University College
Resources & Programs for Newly Admitted Students
Admissions Office Resources
Financial Aid
Iowa College Aid
(Financial Resources for Iowans)
Office of Student Financial Aid
See Also "Financial Aid" for Current Students (above)
First Gen Hawks
Housing
(See Also "Housing- off campus housing" in Current Students section above)
Iowa Edge Program
New Student Information
(undergrad orientation, academic advising, etc.)
TRIO Student Support Services
(TRIO SSS)
Resources & Programs for Staff and Faculty & Instructors
Assessment Resources
Center for Teaching
Syllabus
(Design and Use)
Institutional Data
Library Resources
(First-Gen Historical Scholarly Records & Collections)
Messaging Guide
Office of Student Learning
Reporting Student Concerns
(Resources for Students, Student Referral Platform, etc.)