Virtual Events & Recordings
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November 2023
Earning College Credit in High School
November 29 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and parents
Earning college credit in high school is a great opportunity for students if you know how to make it work for you. In this session we will cover the types of college credit and how it all works from the impact on financial aid, transferring the credit to college, and the rigor of college-level academics.
December 2023
Life After High School: A Guide to Career and College Planning
December 6 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents
There are many post-high school options available to students through education and training programs. This program engages students and parents in a discussion of recent employment trends and industry growth outlook to provide insights into the developing a post-high school plan for both college and career.
Exploring Careers: Finding the Right Fit for Your Future
December 13 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for all high school students and parents
Career planning is the first step towards finding your future. In this webinar we will discuss how students, beginning as early as middle school, can work to identify their interests and passions and utilize high school experiences to explore potential career opportunities. We'll also discuss the role career planning should play in selecting post-high school education or training opportunities, including college selection and affordability.
Seniors: FAFSA Step by Step
December 20 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for high school seniors and parents
Join ICAN for this interactive session. Even though the FAFSA isn't available until December 31, ICAN advisors will provide a preview on how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how IRS Data Sharing works, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
January 2024
Freshman Transitions: A Guide to Beginning High School
January 3, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for 8th graders and parents
Transitioning from middle school to high school is a big step for families, and the first step for students in creating future opportunities. Freshman year begins the journey of post-high school success. The courses, activities, and decisions made in this first year matter regardless of your plans for after high school.
Seniors: State of Iowa Financial Aid Application with Iowa College Aid
January 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
In this session we will have representatives from Iowa College Aid to discuss the state of Iowa Financial Aid process including programs like the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship, the Kibbie Grant, the Last Dollar Scholarship, and the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Learn about the application process and all the aid programs available through the state of Iowa.
Seniors: FAFSA Step by Step
January 17, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how the IRS Data Sharing works, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
Seniors: The Scholarship Process
January 24, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for high school seniors and parents
Scholarships are an important part of the financial aid process and can make a big difference for students when it comes to picking the school they attend. Join us for a discussion of the scholarship process – everything from where to look for scholarships, standard application expectations, how to write essays, and how to improve your applications. We’ll share examples and resources, and walk you through the scholarship timeline from start to finish.
Academic Planning
January 31, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for all students and parents
Make the most of your four years in high school with academic planning. Understanding how the classes you take can help shape your future is an important part of academic planning. Go beyond basic high school graduation requirements and make your four-year plan work for you by mapping out a class schedule that helps you get where you to go and opens up opportunities for your future.
February 2024
Seniors: What Happens After FAFSA?
February 7, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
You've submitted your FAFSA, now what? There are still a few steps between hitting submit and receiving financial aid. Join us in this session to learn how to ensure the rest of your financial aid process goes smoothly.
Exploring Careers: Finding the Right Fit for Your Future
February 14, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for all students and parents
Career planning is the first step towards finding your future. In this webinar we will discuss how students, beginning as early as middle school, can work to identify their interests and passions and utilize high school experiences to explore potential career opportunities. We'll also discuss the role career planning should play in selecting post-high school education or training opportunities, including college selection and affordability.
How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process
February 21, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for high school seniors and parents
The financial aid process can be daunting. From completing the application to understanding award letters, developing a plan to pay for college is one of the most important steps in the college process.
Seniors: FAFSA Step by Step
February 28, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how the IRS Data Sharing works, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
March 2024
Earn As You Learn: Exploring Careers in Building Trades
March 6, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for all students and parents
Education and training beyond high school is essential for many students. A four year degree is not. There are many career opportunities after high school that do not require a four-year degree. In today's webinar we will explore the different career opportunities that exist through registered apprenticeship programs and talk about how today's students can begin their journey towards a professional career without seeking a degree or taking on student loans.
Seniors: Covering College Costs
March 13, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Completing the FAFSA is an important step for students in the college-going process, but what happens after you hit submit? What are the next steps? In this webinar we will explain the pieces of a financial aid package, how packages are put together, and how to compare one package to another. We will also discuss financial aid comparison tools and the importance of creating a college budget.
Exploring Colleges: Navigating College Fairs, Visits, and Virtual Tours
March 20, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and parents
Career planning is the first step towards finding your future. In this webinar we will discuss how students, beginning as early as middle school, can work to identify their interests and passions and utilize high school experiences to explore potential career opportunities. We'll also discuss the role career planning should play in selecting post-high school education or training opportunities, including college selection and affordability.
Seniors: FAFSA Step by Step
March 27, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how the IRS Data Sharing works, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
April 2024
Financial Literacy 101: Money and Credit Management for Students
April 3, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for all students and parents
Financial success is found through a solid foundation in money management and an understanding of the credit system. In this session we’ll provide an overview of budgeting, savings, and credit scores – explained in a way that makes sense to students.
Seniors: Decision Day is Coming
April 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
May 1 is a big day for seniors! Decision day is the traditional deadline for determining which college you will attend in the fall. But making that decision is more complicated than just saying “I’m going here.” In this session we’ll go over the final steps you should take to determine which school is best for you, and what steps you need to take to make it official.
Life After High School: A Guide to Career and College Planning
April 17, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents
There are many post-high school options available to students through education and training programs. This program engages students and parents in a discussion of recent employment trends and industry growth outlook to provide insights into the developing a post-high school plan for both college and career.
Seniors: Understanding Student Loans
April 24, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Student loans can be a necessary step in attaining a college degree, however there is a right and wrong way to borrow for college. Understanding how student loans work, and which options are right for you can help in not overborrowing, and in repayment after graduation. In this session, we’ll cover different loan options, how repayment works, and how to know how much might be too much each year, and as a total sum of your college education.
Seniors: Orientation
May 1, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Decision Day has come and gone and you've made your choice. Your next steps are about getting on campus, and that all starts with orientation. This session will go through the importance of orientation and the final steps to becoming a college student.
Applying for a Summer Jobs/Volunteer Opportunity
May 8, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal of all students and parents
Summer is around the corner. Are you planning on getting a job or volunteering some of your time this summer? This webinar will give you tips on how to search for those opportunities and make the most of your summer. You will make some money and gain experience and plump up your activities resume.
Seniors: FAFSA Step by Step
May 15, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how the IRS Data Sharing works, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.
Seniors: How to Succeed in College
May 22, 2024 - 5:30 pm - Register
Ideal for seniors and parents
Heading off to college in a few months? This webinar will give you tips and advice on how to be a successful college student. It will go over time management, money management and other topics that will help you become successful in your next step in life.
Previously Recorded Events
- Importance of Campus Visits
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Academic Planning: Making Your Four-Year Plan Work for You
- Covering College Costs: Understanding and Comparing College Financial Aid Packages
- Earn While You Learn: Exploring Careers in Building Trades
- Employability: Building Skills for Any Career
- Exploring Careers: Finding the Right Fit for Your Future
- FAFSA Step by Step
- Financial Literacy 101: Money and Credit Management for Students
- Freshman Transitions
- How to Apply to College - A Review of the Application Process
- How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process
- Importance of College Fairs
- Life After High School: Career and College Planning
- Make the Most of Summer Break
- Make the Most of Winter Break
- The Scholarship Process
- Understanding the FSA ID
- Understanding Student Loans
- What Happens After FAFSA: Verification and Special Circumstances
- Career and College Planning - En Espanol
- How to Pay for College - En Espanol
