“Work-study is excellent because students earn much-needed money, and they can gain valuable job experience,” Miller said. Work-study positions often offer flexible schedules, and they go quickly. “Students should apply for positions as soon as possible,” Miller advised. Loans Loans should be a last resort for students needing college financing...

Iowa College Access Network Awards Scholarship DES MOINES, IOWA – Aug. 27, 2008 – CaBrie Claiser of Lenox, Iowa, was the lucky winner of the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) $1,000 college scholarship that was drawn from more than 1,900 entries submitted at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. Claiser is...

Create a resume. You may not think a resume is necessary until it’s time to apply for a job or college, but such a list of accomplishments, community service, involvement in school or civic groups, and other endeavors will let your counselor know what you’re interested in. When a scholarship...

Chaplin was pleased enough with her first experience to repeat it each time financial aid forms were due. “Each year I return, and the ICAN staff makes it a pleasant and easy process. The staff is always friendly and willing to help. I would not attempt to muddle through all...

ICAN Director Rob Miller encouraged students to seek out any scholarship money they may qualify for. “Scholarships are a great help to any student, and many are available by putting in a little effort.” Miller suggested starting a scholarship search by visiting the ICAN Web site, www.ICANsucceed.org, where students can...

Back-to-School Success Tips WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – August 1, 2008 – To help high school students prepare for the start of another academic year, the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is offering some backto-school tips to help make the transition from summer vacation to the classroom a successful one....