In order to be eligible for in-state tuition at the University of Iowa, at least one of these criteria must be met:

• Be a Veteran, current service member or dependent/spouse qualified for benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33), Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (Ch 30), Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch 31), Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Ch 35), or Montgomery GI Bill®- Selected Reserve (Ch 1606). Acceptable documentation would be a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA showing eligibility for said programs. For dependents using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, a screenshot of the MilConnect Transfer of Education Benefits page listing the dependent as an eligible beneficiary with a minimum of 1 month of entitlement available for transfer would would also suffice.
• Be a current member of the military serving on active duty. This includes National Guard or reserve component service members currently activated on Title 10 orders. Dependent children and spouses of such persons are also eligible for the in-state tuition assessment. Acceptable documentation would be a copy of the servicemember’s orders, with their dependents listed if applicable.
• Be a member of the Iowa National Guard or a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Services assigned to a unit physically located in Iowa. The service member must have completed their initial entry training or served at least one year. Acceptable documentation would be a DD-214 indicating completion of initial entry training, or a DD-4 indicating enlistment and assignment to an Iowa-based unit. 
• Be a member of the Iowa National Guard or a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Services who is attached to a unit physically located in Iowa. Acceptable documentation would be a copy of the orders or transfer document showing the attachment is longer than one year and required moving to a permanent residence in Iowa.
• Be an honorably discharged veteran who served on federal active duty other than for training purposes for at least 90 days are immediately eligible for in-state tuition. Acceptable documentation would be a DD-214.
• Retired members of the Iowa National Guard who are not Iowa residents are eligible. Examples of acceptable documentation include a DD-214, DD-214-1, NGB 22, or separation/transfer orders to the retired reserve.

The in-state tuition policies apply to all educational levels. Students receiving in-state tuition must remain continuously enrolled to continue receiving the benefit. New and re-entering students must meet the policy criteria current at the time of admission or re-entry to be eligible to receive the in-state tuition benefit.

If you have questions about this policy the IVETS staff would be happy to help. You can reach us at ui-ivets@uiowa.edu .  

There are alternative ways to establish residency at the University of Iowa, please reach out to the Registrar's Office to learn more.