Largest Spring Fair Set for Sunday, March 24 in Cedar Rapids CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (March 21, 2024) — The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. With this motto in mind, the ICR Future Career and College Fair is set to take place on Sunday, March 24, 2024,...

The Department of Education has announced upcoming changes to the FAFSA to address the challenges parents without social security numbers are facing in completing the form. Students whose parents do not have social security numbers will be able to submit the FAFSA online beginning sometime in the first half of...

Iowa State University has announced the extension of their FAFSA priority date for first-year and transfer students from February 1 to February 22. This means those wishing to submit a FAFSA to Iowa State University now have until February 22 to meet the priority date and qualify for the maximum amount of financial...

The changes to the FAFSA season this year have brought challenges and ICAN is committed to providing updates to ease the process for families completing the form, and professionals providing assistance. Today we would like to bring to your attention a critical matter concerning the completion of the Free Application...

The University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa have both announced the extension of their FAFSA priority date from February 1 to February 15. This means those wishing to submit a FAFSA to the University of Iowa or the University of Northern Iowa now have until February 15 to meet the...

This week is FAFSA Awareness Week in Iowa - the official kick-off to the financial aid season. The FAFSA form for Fall 2024 officially opened on December 31, which means you can now begin applying for financial aid. The FAFSA can be overwhelming for first time filers and seasoned completers alike, which...

ICAN is excited to announce two new locations to serve our Eastern Iowa families. Quad Cities ICAN is partnering with Ascentra Credit Union and now has office space in their Bettendorf branch.  This new location replaces our prevous space at the St. Ambrose University North Davenport Education Center. The office...

Students and Parents Explore Enlistment Options and Career Pathways HIAWATHA, IOWA (November 27, 2023) — ICAN is excited to announce a unique opportunity for high school students to explore diverse career options in the military. The ICAN Military Career Fair is scheduled for November 29, from 6:00 PM to 8:00...

Now is the Time to Prepare for FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step for many students seeking financial assistance to pursue higher education. For the upcoming academic year, there have been significant changes to the FAFSA timeline, with the application period delayed by...

Students Explore Link Between College & Career at Golden Circle Fair DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 18, 2023) — The Golden Circle College & Career Fair is being held this Sunday in Altoona and will showcase nearly 100 colleges, universities, and career resources -- creating an opportunity for those planning for...