Materials Library
Use these downloads to help you plan, apply, pay for and succeed in high school and college.
On this page you will find resources for:
- About ICAN
- High School Success
- Career Planning
- College Planning
- College Success
- Financial Aid
- Financial Literacy
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| ICAN Programs & Services A complete guide to understanding college access and the programs and services provided by ICAN. |
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| High School Success | |
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| High School Success Guide for Freshmen and Sophomores Your first two years in high school will lay the foundation for the next two. Achieve high school success using ICAN's tips and information on career exploration, academic planning, studying, college planning and much more. |
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| High School Course Planner Planning your courses through high school will help ensure that you meet high school graduation AND college admission requirements. |
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| Career Planning | ||
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| Discover Your Interests Understanding your abilities, interests and values will help you find a direction for college and career. |
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| Is the Job Right for You? Researching careers that interest you is the first step to discovering if they really are ther ight fit. Download this guide for assistance in your career planning and research. |
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| College Planning | ||
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| Activity Resume Builder A list of your activities is useful for scholarship and admission applications. You can also add jobs, volunteer positions, skills and achievements. |
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| College Checklist Keeping track of and comparing colleges can be difficult, keep notes with this easy-to-use worksheet. |
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| College Planning Guide for Sophomores and Juniors Simplify the planning process using this comprehensive guide that contains information on career planning, academic preparation, college selection and financial aid. |
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| Countdown to College Calendar Stay on track in high school using these calendars of monthly to do's for each grade level. |
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| Guide for Parents This flier provides ideas for parents who want to help their students prepare for college throughout high school. |
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| Iowa Postsecondary Institutions Learn more about a variety of Iowa postsecondary institutions with this chart, which includes school costs, deadlines and contact information. |
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| Make the Most of College Visits Take advantage of every moment you're on campus with our list of questions to ask and things to observe on a college visit. |
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| College Success | |
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| Pack for College Packing for college takes more planning than you may think, use this information on getting ready for your home-away-from-home. |
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| How to Succeed in College Prepare for college life by examining all aspects of your schedule: academic, social, financial and career prep. |
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| Financial Aid | |
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| Compare College Costs Before you choose a college, use this worksheet to compare the expenses and financial aid packages to determine which school will offer the best overall value. |
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| Federal Loan Programs Understand your options with this detailed look at the Federal Loan Programs. |
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| Financial Aid Guide The more you know about financial aid, the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions. This guide covers a variety of topics such as applying for scholarships, understanding the financial aid process and filing forms. |
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| Financial Aid Types Explore your grant, scholarship and work-study options with this easy-to-use chart. |
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| Prepare to Pay for College It's important for students and parents to start talking early about paying for college. Get the conversation started using this list of topics and questions. |
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| Realities of College Aid This handy sheet provides a timeline for the financial aid process and discusses the realities of financial aid for college. |
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| Scholarships: Money for College Discover how you can make the most of scholarship opportunities. |
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| Student Loan Facts Student loans can make college a reality, but don't make the decision to borrow lightly. Know all the facts and be sure to ask the right questions by using this helpful information sheet. |
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| What to Bring to Fill Out Your FAFSA Find out what information and documents you need to fill out your FAFSA completely and accurately. You'll need this information for yourself and for your parents or guardians. |
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Financial Literacy
Mastering the Money Game
Learn how to avoid common budgeting and money mistakes.Download
