Coe College will once again keep costs close to Iowa’s public universities for certain incoming Iowa students next fall through the Iowa Ready initiative. (Photo by Catherine Lane/Getty Images)
With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue its efforts to keep costs for certain Iowa students level with the state’s public universities.
Coe College will cap out-of-pocket costs at $24,000 for incoming, in-state students who meet requirements, according to a news release. That is within 10% of the average cost of tuition, fees, housing and food for students attending a state university this fall. Students will see their costs reduced by additional scholarships and grants through the university’s Iowa Ready initiative.
The U.S. Department of Education announced in early August it will take a staggered approach to releasing the 2025-26 FAFSA. The department plans to open it to hundreds of students Oct. 1 and gradually release it for larger groups until Dec. 1, when it will be available for everyone. The department will partner with community organizations, high schools and universities throughout different stages of the testing process to identify any issues and rectify them before the form’s full release.