Iowa Administrative Code

6.11(1) Cancellation. A waiver issued pursuant to this chapter may be withdrawn, canceled or modified if, after appropriate notice and hearing, the board issues an order finding any of the following: a. The petitioner or the person who was the subject of the waiver order withheld…

consistent with Iowa Code section 17A.9A. [ARC 8805C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

in its sole discretion issue an order waiving in whole or in part the requirements of a rule if the board finds, based on clear and convincing evidence, that all of the factors listed in Iowa Code section 17A.9A(2) apply. [ARC 8805C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

6.4(1) License, certificate, or authorization application. If the petition relates to an application, the petition will be made in accordance with the filing requirements for the application in question. 6.4(2) Contested cases. If the petition relates to a pending contested case,…

applicable and known to the requester: 6.5(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person or entity for whom a waiver is being requested, and the case number of any related contested case. 6.5(2) A description and citation of the specific rule from which a waiver is req…

may request additional information from the petitioner relative to the petition and surrounding circumstances. If the petition was not filed in a contested case, the board may, on its own motion or at the petitioner’s request, schedule a telephonic or in-person meeting between th…

of the receipt of the petition, notice of the pendency of the petition and a concise summary of its contents have been provided to all persons to whom notice is necessary by any provision of law. In addition, the board may give notice to other persons. To accomplish this notice p…

regarding contested case hearings apply in three situations: 6.8(1) To any petition for a waiver filed within a contested case, 6.8(2) When provided by rule or order, or 6.8(3) When required to do so by statute. [ARC 8805C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

reference to the particular person and rule or portion thereof to which the order pertains, a statement of the relevant facts and reasons upon which the action is based, and a description of the precise scope and operative period of any waiver issued. 6.9(1) General. The final de…

of educational examiners to establish proof of legal presence pursuant to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. §1621). [ARC 8806C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

7.2(1) Applicants and licensees who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens may be requested to produce evidence of their lawful presence in the United States as a condition of initial licensure or license renewal. 7.2(2) Applicants and licensees residing in the United Sta…

States any acceptable document that establishes a U.S. place of birth or indicates U.S. citizenship or naturalization, or any documentation acceptable under the Immigration and Naturalization Act as amended to November 1, 2023, to establish alien status. Legible copies of documen…

of a license upon receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the centralized collection unit of the department of revenue according to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 272D. In addition to the procedures contained in Iowa Code chapter 272D, the following will app…

receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the centralized collection unit according to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 272D. In addition to the provisions contained in Iowa Code chapter 272D, the following will apply: 8.2(1) The notice required by Iowa Code cha…

the board may share information with the centralized collection unit for the sole purpose of identifying applicants or licensees subject to enforcement under Iowa Code chapter 272D. [ARC 8807C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapte…

recognition are issued upon the filing of an application with the board of educational examiners and upon completion of the following: 9.1(1) National criminal history background check. An initial applicant will be required to complete fingerprinting for a national criminal histo…

application with the applicant’s signature to facilitate a check of the sex offender registry information under Iowa Code section 692A.121, the central registry for child abuse information established under Iowa Code chapter 235A, the central registry for dependent adult abuse in…

[ARC 8808C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

after receipt of a fully completed application; determination that the applicant meets all applicable prerequisites for issuance of the license, certification, or authorization; and satisfactory evaluation of the Iowa criminal history background check and registries and records c…

9.5(1) Issue and expiration dates on original license. A license is valid only from and after the date of issuance. Licenses, authorizations, certificates, and statements of professional recognition will expire on the last day of the practitioner’s birth month after the term of t…

earned through a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses require the completion of a program that is approved for state licensure. [ARC 8808C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

272C.12. Endorsements will be granted based on comparable Iowa endorsements, and endorsement requirements may be waived in order to grant the most comparable endorsement. [ARC 8808C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 256. [Fil…

student aid commission (hereinafter generally referred to as the commission). [ARC 0040D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

1.2(1) Location. The location and mailing address of the commission are posted on the Iowa department of education website (educateiowa.gov). 1.2(2) The commission board. The commission board’s membership is governed by Iowa Code section 256.176. 1.2(3) Commission board meetings.…

administered by the college student aid commission. [ARC 0046D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

“Financial metric” is the means by which the commission ranks the relative financial need of an applicant for financial assistance. The calculated financial metric shall be evaluated annually on the basis of a confidential statement of family finances filed on a form designated b…

Perkins/National Direct/National Defense Student Loan or who owes a repayment on any Title IV grant assistance or state award shall be ineligible for assistance under the program. The student regains eligibility under this rule by providing documentation to the eligible instituti…

tuition-restricted and is also based on the financial metric and financial need of Iowa residents enrolled at for-profit eligible institutions. [ARC 8172C, IAB 8/7/24, effective 9/11/24]

“Eligible institution” means a for-profit private institution that meets the criteria in Iowa Code section 256.183(3) and rule 283—11.5(256). “Financial metric” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Financial need” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Ful…

time in a program of study at an eligible institution, meets the award eligibility criteria, and meets the following provisions: 1. Completes the applications the commission deems necessary on or before the date established by the commission. 2. Establishes financial need, has an…

11.4(1) Selection criteria. All eligible applicants will be considered for an award. 11.4(2) Maximum award and extent of award. Eligible applicants may receive no more than the equivalent of four full-time awards. a. The maximum award for full-time students will not exceed the st…

11.5(1) Application. An eligible institution that is located in Iowa may request participation in the Iowa tuition grant program using the commission’s designated application. The institution will meet the eligibility criteria in Iowa Code section 256.183(3) at the time the appli…

and is also based on the financial metric and financial need of Iowa residents enrolled at an accredited private institution. [ARC 8407C, IAB 11/27/24, effective 1/1/25]

“Accredited private institution” means a not-for-profit private institution that meets the criteria in Iowa Code section 256.183 and rule 283—12.5(256). “Financial metric” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Financial need” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2…

a program of study at an accredited private institution and who meets the award eligibility criteria and the following provisions: 12.3(1) Completes the applications the commission deems necessary on or before the date established by the commission. 12.3(2) Establishes financial …

12.4(1) Selection criteria. All eligible applicants will be considered for an award. 12.4(2) Maximum award and extent of award. Eligible applicants may receive no more than the equivalent of eight full-time awards. a. The maximum award for full-time students will not exceed the s…

12.5(1) Application. An accredited private institution that is located in Iowa may request participation in the Iowa tuition grant program using the commission’s designated application. The institution will meet the eligibility criteria in Iowa Code section 256.183 at the time th…

program is tuition-restricted and is also based on the financial metric and financial need of Iowa residents enrolled in eligible programs of study at Iowa community colleges. [ARC 8173C, IAB 8/7/24, effective 9/11/24]

“Financial metric” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Financial need” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Full-time” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Iowa resident” means the same as defined in rule 283—10.2(256). “Part-time” means th…

time in a program of study that is classified as a career and technical education program by the Iowa department of education; meets the award eligibility criteria; and meets the following provisions: 1. Completes the applications the commission deems necessary on or before the d…

13.4(1) Selection criteria. All eligible applicants will be considered for an award. 13.4(2) Extent of award and maximum award. Eligible applicants may receive no more than the equivalent of four full-time awards. If the program of study cannot be completed by the eligible applic…

scholarship program is available for Iowa residents enrolled in approved programs aligned with high- demand jobs. [ARC 9583C, IAB 10/1/25, effective 11/5/25]

“Approved program” means an eligible program of study approved through the process described in rule 283—15.6(256). “Continuous enrollment” means that an eligible student is enrolled at least part-time in successive fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent, after receiving th…

time in an approved program at an eligible institution and who meets the program eligibility criteria and the following provisions: 15.3(1) Annually completes the applications that the commission deems necessary on or before the date established by the commission, attends orienta…

15.4(1) Selection criteria. All eligible applicants will be considered for an award. 15.4(2) Extent of award and maximum award. Eligible applicants may receive no more than the equivalent of eight part-time awards. The maximum award will be calculated as follows: a. Awards for el…

to military deployment, due to a temporary medical incapacity, in relation to a declaration of a national or state emergency, or due to other exceptional circumstances approved by the commission, the eligible applicant may apply for a waiver. If the waiver is approved, the eligib…

15.6(1) Statewide high-demand jobs. The commission will utilize the department of workforce development’s most recent list of statewide high-demand jobs pursuant to Iowa Code section 84A.1B(14) and align those jobs to eligible programs of study. 15.6(2) Regional high-demand jobs.…

15.7(1) Application process. An institution requesting to participate in the program may apply to the commission using the commission’s designated application. An applicant institution will provide the commission with documentation establishing its eligibility as an eligible inst…

program is for Iowa residents who are aged 25 or older and are enrolled in approved programs aligned with high-demand jobs. [ARC 7130C, IAB 12/13/23, effective 11/17/23]

“Approved program” means an eligible program of study as defined in 283—Chapter 10 that is approved through the process described in 283—16.6(261). “Continuous enrollment” means an eligible student is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in successive fall and spring semest…