Federal student loans are made by the U.S. Department of Education, with terms and conditions set by law, and generally offer better terms and more repayment plans. In contrast, private loans are made by private organizations such as banks, credit unions, and state-affiliated organizations, with terms and conditions set by the lender, and are generally more expensive. We recommend that students exhaust their loan opportunities in this order:
Find more information at IowaCollegeAid.gov/BorrowedMoney.
AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.
| Ames | Eldora State Training School |
| Burlington | Fort Dodge |
| Cedar Rapids | Marshalltown |
| Council Bluffs | Mason City |
| Davenport | Ottumwa |
| Des Moines/Mobile | Sioux City |
| Dubuque | Waterloo |
