Virtual Presentations
These recorded presentations allow you to learn about important college planning and financial aid topics at your convenience. For more information on any of these topics, contact ICAN.
Available Presentations
The following virtual presentations are available.
| Title |
Summary |
Recommended Materials |
Flash |
Windows Media Player |
| The Scholarship Process |
Discover how to locate, apply for and receive scholarships to help you pay for college.
Video Length: 22 min., 49 sec. |
ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) |
Video |
Video |
| Interpreting Award Letters |
See several sample award letters and understand how to compare financial aid packages.
Video Length: 12 min., 37 sec. |
Presentation slides (PDF)
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Video |
Video |
| The Financial Aid Process |
This overview of the financial aid process includes forms, filing, student aid reports and financial need.
Video Length: 26 min., 59 sec. |
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (PDF)
ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) |
Video |
Video |
| Preparing for College |
Learn how to prepare for college and your future through academics and extracurricular involvement.
Video Length: 18 min., 43 sec. |
ICAN College Planning Guide (PDF) |
Video |
Video |
| Choosing a College |
Find out what types of colleges are available, which is right for you, how to learn more about and apply to colleges.
Video Length: 13 min., 37 sec. |
ICAN College Planning Guide (PDF) |
Video |
Video |
| How to Fill Out a FAFSA Form |
Find out what the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is, how and when to fill it out, and how to make changes after you've filed the form.
Video Length: 39 min., 23 sec. |
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (PDF)
ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) |
Video |
Video |
Recommended Materials
You may find these materials helpful either during the presentation or later as you act on the recommendations. ICAN materials are available for at no cost by request
or visiting the materials library page
System Requirements
To successfully view each presentation, your computer will need to meet the following system requirements:
- Windows® Required: 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista, or newer
- Macintosh® Required: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 (Panther®) or newer
- Flash Player (9 or newer) or Windows Media Player
Live Presentations
The virtual presentations include much of the same information as the live ICAN presentations held at schools and organizations throughout Iowa each year. ICAN recommends attending a live presentation if possible so representatives can answer questions about your unique circumstances. View the presentation calendar.
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