High School
ICAN presentations are typically done in schools throughout Iowa. Some schools use all or some of the presentations. If you are planning an ICAN presentation to enhance your college access programming, please talk to your local school counselor or contact ICAN to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
| College Planning |
| For: |
Juniors and their parents (may also be useful for sophomores and seniors) |
| Topics include: |
- Academic planning
- College preparation
- College selection
- Campus visits
- Transition to college
- Scholarship scams
- Financial aid overview
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| Time of year: |
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| Length: |
60 – 75 minutes |
| Setting: |
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| Materials: |
- College Planning Guide
- Junior and Senior Countdown to College Calendars
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| Financial Aid |
| For: |
Seniors and their parents (may also be useful for juniors) |
| Topics include: |
- Financial aid process
- FAFSA completion
- Overview of state and federal financial aid programs
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| Time of year: |
Winter |
| Length: |
60 – 75 minutes |
| Setting: |
Evening |
| Materials: |
Financial Aid Guide |
| High School Success |
| For: |
Eighth graders and freshmen |
| Topics include: |
- Interest/career assessment
- Graduation/college admission requirements
- Study and test-taking skills
- Extracurricular involvement
- Early college planning
- Strategies for college-bound students
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| Time of year: |
- Fall for freshmen
- Spring for eighth graders
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| Length: |
45 – 60 minutes |
| Setting: |
- Class
- Freshmen orientation
- Transition night
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| Materials: |
- High School Success Guide
- Freshman and Sophomore Countdown to College Calendars
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| How to Succeed in College |
| For: |
College-bound seniors |
| Topics include: |
- Time management
- Class preparation
- Personal responsibilities
- Health concerns
- Organization skills
- Social changes
- Money management
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| Time of year: |
Spring |
| Length: |
45 – 60 minutes |
| Setting: |
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| Money Management |
| For: |
Seniors (may also be useful for juniors) |
| Topics include: |
- Goal setting
- Budget planning
- Borrowing wisely
- Credit card management
- Credit score
- Identity theft
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| Time of year: |
Fall |
| Length: |
45 – 60 minutes |
| Setting: |
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| Fill-Out-the-FAFSA Session |
| For: |
Seniors and their parents |
| Topics include: |
No cost, individual assistance with completing the FAFSA on the Web |
| Time of year: |
February ONLY |
| Length: |
- Individual appointments: 30 minutes per FAFSA
- Lab setting (5-10 students): One and a half hours per group
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| Setting: |
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| Other: |
ICAN can only accommodate a limited number of these sessions. Please Contact ICAN to discuss requirements and details. |
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