COSTS & FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships & Financial Aid
First Year Students
Approximately 98 percent of first-year students receive financial assistance from Drake University. Domestic students entering Drake directly from high school in fall 2008 averaged $21,130 in combined grants, scholarships, need-based loans and need-based work study.
Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarships
- National Alumni Scholarships
- Fine Arts Scholarships
- Drake University Legacy Awards
- Athletic Scholarships
- National Merit Scholarships
- Lawrence K. Fish Scholarship
Financial Aid
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for any of the options below.
- Federal grants and loans
- Drake grants
- State assistance for Iowa residents
- Student employment
- Alternative financing options
Our financial aid counselors are experts at explaining your financing options and helping you and your family budget resources. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Student Financial Planning.
Last Modified: 05/08/2012 1:58 PM