The mission of the Office of Student Assistance is to help students experiencing difficulties or challenges achieve academic success. In collaboration with campus and community partners, we provide support through connection to appropriate resources and awareness of university processes for students attending Iowa State University.

 

 

 

 

Common Resources Quick Reference

Academic Grievance Process

Option for students believing a faculty member (in their academic capacity) behaved unfairly or unprofessionally regarding a grade/decision/situation

Start by reviewing the Academic Grievance and Appeals Website

Have additional questions? Reach out to Student Assistance to seek further guidance.

Academic Support and Resources

Tutoring

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Academic Coaching

Assistance with written, oral, visual, and electronic communication services

Academic Success Center

Phone: 515-294-6624

Email: success@iastate.edu

 

 

Accommodations

Academic, Housing, Dining, Facilities, Temporary or Assistance Animal Accommodations

Student Accessibility Services

Phone: 515-294-7220

Email: accessibility@iastate.edu

Counseling/Mental Health Support

Individual, Crisis, Career and Group Counseling  

Student Counseling Services

To schedule an appointment, call 515-294-5056

Financial Aid/Financial Assistance

Questions regarding financial aid packages or financial assistance (loans, scholarships, grants)

Financial Aid Office

Phone: 515-294-2223

Email: financialaid@iastate.edu

Registering for Courses/ Dropping Courses/Withdrawing from the Semester

Contact your Academic Advisor or your College’s Student Services Office:

Agriculture and Life Sciences

515-294-2518

cals@iastate.edu

Graduate

515-294-4531

grad_college@iastate.edu

Business

515-294-8300

undergrad@iastate.edu

Human Sciences

515-294-6466

hsss@iastate.edu

Design

515- 294-6983

design-ss@iastate.edu

Liberal Arts and Sciences

515-294-4831

las_sas@iastate.edu

Engineering

515-294-7186

engineer@iastate.edu

Veterinary Medicine

515-294-1250

cvm@iastate.edu

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To Make an Appointment

Email: studentassistance@iastate.edu

Phone: 515-294-1020

Hours:

Academic Year: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer and Breaks: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm