ICAN Announces Support for Skilled Iowa Initiative  Certification seen as part of college and career readiness mission  CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 16, 2012) — The Iowa College Access Network©  (ICAN)  has partnered with Iowa Workforce Development on the Skilled Iowa Initiative, joining more  than 600 Iowa employers committed to building...

 Golden Circle College Fair a Success for Iowa Families  WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Oct. 9, 2012) — The Golden Circle College Fair kicked off the  fall season, bringing nearly 2,000 students and parents, and representatives from more than  140 colleges and universities, to Des Moines for an afternoon of learning,...

 College Fair Brings Hundreds of Schools to Des Moines Golden Circle College Fair Is Traditionally Largest in State     WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 24, 2012) — The Golden Circle College Fair is being held next weekend in Des Moines and will showcase nearly 150 colleges, creating an opportunity...

 ICAN Names New Executive Director Rob Miller to Lead Nonprofit, Build Support for Its Free College Planning Services That Assist Iowa Families     WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 2012) — The Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN), a nonprofit educational organization that helps Iowa students and families plan for...

 ICAN Elects Board Members and Officers  Doug Bannon and John Davis to join governing board  WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 26, 2012) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)  recently elected two new members and officers for its governing board. ICAN, a nonprofit  educational organization that empowers and encourages Iowans...

 Free Help Available for College Financial Aid  Volunteers to Help Families Fill Out FAFSA  WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Feb. 3, 2012) — Iowa students and families can get free  assistance with forms required for federal financial aid at Iowa College Goal Sunday, held  Saturday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 26,...

 Governor Branstad Proclaims February as Financial Aid  Awareness Month  Apply Early for Maximum Financial Aid Eligibility  WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Feb. 1, 201) — Last week Governor Terry Branstad  designated February as Financial Aid Awareness Month. This designation helps highlight  the importance of higher education attainment as a means to...

 FAFSA Assistance Expanded for Financial Aid Season  Iowa College Access Network Offers Extended Office Hours for FAFSA Filing WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Jan.16, 2012 – The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN), a  nonprofit organization that provides college planning and financial aid assistance to Iowa  families, will expand its office...

 Prepare for Upcoming Financial Aid Season  Understanding the Process is Key Say ICAN Experts  WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Jan.12, 2012 – Understanding the financial aid process is  key to finding funds for college, according to experts at the Iowa College Access Network®  (ICAN).  “If you know how each type...