Making it Work
While enrolled in school, figuring out how to pay for everything can be overwhelming. There are everyday living expenses plus tuition and other associated fees. Many resources exist for monitoring your spending, shopping smart, searching for financial aid, finding employment opportunities, and more.
Living Expenses
Housing
Travel and Parking
- Campus Free Bus Service Download free app for Cambus and City buses
- City Bus Discounted U-PASS Iowa City and Coralville
- Additional Alternative Transportation Resources
- Parking Information
- Nite Ride
Food Resources
- Food Bank Options
- Area Grocery Stores
Aldi, Stringtown Grocery (Kalona), Fareway, Trader Joe's, Hy-Vee
Dressing for Success Affordably -
Consignment Stores
- UI Clothing Closet
- Plato’s Closet
- Stuff, Etc.
- The Savvy Boutique
(women's wear)
Employment Opportunities
- Jobs.uiowa.edu
Grad assistant and student jobs at UI and UI Hospitals & Clinics - Student Jobs
On and off campus jobs, including work study - Indeed.com
Search student jobs - LinkedIn.com
Search Pharmacy student
Financial Resources
Budgeting
Financial Aid
Scholarships