Iowa HF2396 modifies tuition grant programs, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant, Iowa workforce grant, vocational-technical.

Iowa HF2396 modifies provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission. The bill establishes a skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program fund, increases the maximum grant amount, and prohibits the commission from requiring a specific grade point average for eligibility. It also establishes a volunteer mentor program for the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship and grant programs. The bill renames the gap tuition assistance program to the gap assistance program, limiting its coverage to tuition costs.

Iowa HF2396 modifies tuition grant programs, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant, Iowa workforce grant, vocational-technical.

Iowa HF2396 modifies provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission. The bill establishes a skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program fund, increases the maximum grant amount, and prohibits the commission from requiring a specific grade point average for eligibility. It also establishes a volunteer mentor program for the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship and grant programs. The bill renames the gap tuition assistance program to the gap assistance program, limiting its coverage to tuition costs.