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
| Title | Summary | Recommended Materials | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Academic Success | Discover the steps to academic success from the first day of freshman year and how every day of high school impacts your future. Video Length: 8 min., 7 sec. |
ICAN High School Success Guide (PDF) | Video |
| Career & College Planning in High School |
Career and college planning begins your freshman year. This virtual presentation will help you understand the steps to finding a path for your future. Video Length: 6 min., 53 sec. |
ICAN High School Success Guide (PDF) | Video |
| The Scholarship Process | Discover how to locate, apply for and receive scholarships to help you pay for college. Video Length: 11min., 37 sec. |
ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) | Video |
| Interpreting Award Letters | See several sample award letters and understand how to compare financial aid packages. Video Length: 12 min., 37 sec. |
ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) | Video |
| The Financial Aid Process | This overview of the financial aid process includes forms, filing, student aid reports and financial need. Video Length: 14min., 3 sec. |
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (PDF) ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) |
Video |
| Academic Preparation | Learn how to prepare for college and your future through academics and extracurricular involvement. Video Length: 9 min., 6 sec. |
ICAN College Planning Guide (PDF) | 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: 5 min., 29 sec. |
ICAN College Planning Guide (PDF) | Video |
| Admission Process | Find out what goes into the admission process and how you can best prepare. | ICAN College Planning Guide (PDF) | 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: 18min., 44 sec. |
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (PDF) ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF) |
Video |
| Crea Tu Plan Para la Universidad | Video Length: 12 min., 13 sec. | ICAN Spanish Guide | Video |
| Ayuda Financiera | Video Length: 13 min., 18 sec. | ICAN Spanish Guide | 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
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.
