Financial Aid
The NIACC Financial Aid Office assists all students that need financial assistance in meeting their educational goals. Our staff is available to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), answer questions regarding eligibility, assist you in applying for scholarships, process your loan request and help answer any other questions you may have.
| Applying for Aid | Entrance & Exit Counseling |
| Cost of Attendance | Satisfactory Academic Progress |
| Types of Aid | Work-Study |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Summer Aid |
Financial Aid Staff
Abbie Steinberg
Director
abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Dana Heimbuch
Associate Director & Work Study Coordinator
dana.heimbuch@niacc.edu
Grace Heimer
Financial Aid Advisor/VA Certifying Official
grace.heimer@niacc.edu
Melanie Hausmaninger
Administrative Office Assistant
melanie.hausmaninger@niacc.edu
2024-2025 Financial Aid Calendar
Fall Semester 2024
Fall Semester begins: 8/26/24
Credits locked in for Financial Aid: 8/30/24
Business Office Tentative Check Schedule:
- 9/9/24
- 9/23/24
- 10/7/24
- 10/21/24
- 11/4/24
- 11/18/24
- 12/2/24
- 12/12/24
First-time borrower disbursement: 10/7/24
Mid-Term: 10/17/24
Second Half of Fall Only Loans: 11/4/24
Second Half of Fall Only Loans: 11/4/24
Students can see when aid is applied to their account by watching their TrojanHome Portal. Aid is not applied at the same time for all students.
If a student has financial aid that exceeds their charges, students will be notified on their TrojanHome Portal if a refund check is available at the NIACC Business Office. Students must have a photo I.D. to pick up the refund check.
Title IV School Code: 001877
FAFSA Filing Priority Dates:
- NIACC – March 1st
- State – July 1st
NIACC Financial Aid Office
Pierce Administration Building, Room: 102
Phone: 1-888-466-4222 Ext. 4168
Fax: 641-422-4167
Email: finaid@niacc.edu
Fall/Spring:
Monday-Friday 7:45 am – 4:15 pm
Summer:
Monday-Friday 7:45 am – 4:15 pm