College Student Aid Commission
Karen Misjak,
Executive Director
Mission Statement:
We advocate for, and provide a continuum of
services to support, Iowa students and families
as they explore and finance educational opportunities
beyond high school.
Students served by Iowa Tuition
Grants
Students served by Iowa Vocational-Technical
Tuition Grants
Choices Portfolios created in
Iowa schools
Active Choices Portfolios in
Iowa schools
Student loan default rate
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Performance Plan - How we measure our progress
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Strategic Plan - How we plan for progress
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Performance Report - How we report our progress
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Highlighted Measure:
Number of students served by
Iowa Tuition Grants.
Data Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Updated 5/1/08 |
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Why
this is important:
This program provides access and choice to Iowa
families pursuing higher education. Students
who receive tuition grants are able to attend
private colleges and universities that best
serve their individual needs. Two separate appropriations
fund grants to students at not-for-profit and
for-profit institutions. The grants help
reduce reliance on student loans.
What we're doing about this:
The College Student Aid Commission advocates
for assistance that provides access to higher education opportunities
in Iowa.
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Highlighted Measure:
Number of students served by
Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition
Grant.
Data Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Updated 5/1/08 |
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Why
this is important:
This program provides access and choice to Iowa families
pursuing higher education by providing financial assistance
to students attending Iowa community colleges. Vocational-Technical
Tuition Grants encourage students to choose technical careers
that are necessary for Iowa economic development.
What we're doing about this:
The College Student Aid Commission advocates
for assistance that provides access to higher
education opportunities in Iowa.
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Highlighted Measure:
Choices Portfolios Created in
Iowa Schools
Data Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Updated 5/1/08 |
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Why
this is important:
Iowa Choices is a career information and decision-making
support system which helps students explore career
pathways and plan their educational and occupational
futures. Choices provides comprehensive information,
lesson plans, parent and student guides, and
other features in support of students' career
planning.
What we're doing about this:
The College Student Aid Commission supports access
to and awareness of the Choices system for students
and their families throughout Iowa. In cooperation
with the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation,
the College Student Aid Commission provides free
training and technical support for students and
school professionals throughout the state.
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Highlighted Measure:
Active Choices Portfolios in
Iowa Schools
Data Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Updated 5/1/07 |
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Why
this is important:
Iowa Choices is a career information and decision-making
support system which helps students explore career
pathways and plan their educational and occupational
futures. Choices provides comprehensive information,
lesson plans, parent and student guides, and
other features in support of students' career
planning.
What we're doing about this:
The College Student Aid Commission supports access
to and awareness of the Choices system for students
and their families throughout Iowa. In cooperation
with the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation,
the College Student Aid Commission provides free
training and technical support for students and
school professionals throughout the state.
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Highlighted Measure:
Student Loan Default Rate.
Data Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
Updated 5/1/08 |
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Why
this is important:
Borrowers who default on student loans, delay
full participation in the community, and struggle
to make ends meet. Those who do not repay student
loans are subject to additional fees and unfavorable
credit reports. They need personal attention
and support materials.
What we're doing about this:
The Iowa College Student Aid Commission provides a
comprehensive referral and support program to
assist borrowers who are at risk of default.
Participants receive individualized counseling
and money management tools. The Iowa Outfitters
Program provides many tools to assist borrowers.
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