Admission: Application procedures
Students may apply in any semester. Iowa State University's admission process is self-managed, which means that applicants are responsible for collecting their application and all supporting materials (academic records, letter of recommendation, etc.) in a single package and sending it to the university. This ensures a more timely processing of materials.
Special note for current ISU MBA students:
If you are currently an Iowa State University MBA (Master of Business Administration) student and you wish to enroll in the Family Financial Planning (FFP) Certificate (18-credit certificate), you will need to complete a "Request to Pursue Two Concurrent Graduate Degrees" form.
Students seeking admission at Iowa State University will need to:
- ONLINE: Complete an application for Admission to the Iowa State University Graduate College. (http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/index.php)
- ONLINE: Pay the campus application fee (part of the Admission process in step #1).
- MAIL: Submit transcripts of all college work completed to date to the Office of Admissions (see address below).
- MAIL or ONLINE: Provide three letters of recommendation from professional or educational sources. (These can be sent through the mail to Karen Smidt, College of Human Sciences, or submitted online during the application process.)
- MAIL: Send a brief resume, goal statement and department application form (Word file)
Send applications materials for #3 to:
Office of Admissions
100 Alumni Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2011 USA
Send application materials for #4 and 5 to:
Karen Smidt
E116 Lagomarcino Hall
College of Human Sciences
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Email: ksmidt@iastate.edu
Toll free:
877-891-5349
Phone:
515-294-5397
When all the materials are on file, the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences graduate committee will act on your request for admission to the MFCS-FFP program and will contact you about their decision.
