--What to bring along when you fill out your FAFSA?
*ICAN- Iowa College Access Network
-Helps students at all levels reach their educational goals. Services are available at no cost in schools, online and at ICAN offices in Cedar Rapids and West Des Moines.
*Transfer in Iowa
-Learn how your Iowa community college credit classes will apply toward a degree at: Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.
-Great tool for students to use when selecting FlexNet (PSEO) courses to take while in high school.
*I Have a Plan Iowa
-Learn about yourself.
-Find a career that's right for you.
-Prepare for the ACT or SAT.
-Explore Iowa's colleges and universities.
-Apply for college admission.
-Research financial aid and scholarship options.
-Apply for State of Iowa scholarships and grants.
-Track your activities online.
*ACT
-Information for registration, test dates, practice tests, and more.
*Iowa College Goal Sunday
-Volunteers will help students and families file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* form throughout Iowa during Iowa College Goal Sunday events, which occur on Saturdays throughout February.
-The FAFSA, available for free in paper or online form, is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and is the first step in qualifying for federal financial aid for college.
No appointment is necessary at most sites, and all services are free. Students or parents may attend individually, but organizers recommend that students and at least one parent or guardian come together. Certain documents are required to fill out the forms.