Virtual Presentations
These videos break down a variety of college and career planning topics so you can learn about important college planning and financial aid topics at your convenience. For more information on any of these topics, contact ICAN. You can also view recordings of all of ICAN's virtual events - click here.
Available Video Presentations
Academic Preparation for High School Freshmen
Discover the steps to academic success from the first day of freshman year.
Video Length: 7 min; 45 sec.
Recommended Materials: ICAN Freshman Transition Guide (PDF)
Prepare for College
Learn how to prepare for college by understanding the key components to admission and what colleges are looking for. We will also give tips on academic preparation and extra-curricular involvement.
Video Length: 5 min; 29 sec.
Recommended Materials: ICAN Career and College Planning Guide (PDF)
Career Planning in High School
This video will help you understand the steps to finding a career path for your future and how to integrate career planning into your college plan.
Video Length: 1 min; 37 sec
Recommended Materials: ICAN Career and College Planning Guide (PDF)
Choosing a College
This video will help you understand what factors should go into selecting a college.
Video Length: 2 min; 52 sec
Recommended Materials: ICAN Career and College Planning Guide (PDF)
College Application Process
This video will help you understand the steps to the college application process.
Video Length: 4 min; 53 sec
Recommended Materials: ICAN Career and College Planning Guide (PDF)
How to Succeed in College
Make a successful transition to college with these tips.
Video Length: 2 min; 55 sec
Recommended Materials: How to Succeed in College flier
The Scholarship Process
Discover how to locate, apply for and receive scholarships to help you pay for college.
Video Length: 7 min; 40 sec.
Recommended Materials: ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF)
Financial Aid Offers
See several sample award letters and understand how to compare financial aid packages.
Video Length: 9 min; 59 sec
Recommended Materials: ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF)
The Financial Aid Process
This overview of the financial aid process includes forms, filing, student aid reports and financial need.
Video Length: 9 min; 7 sec
Recommended Materials: ICAN Financial Aid Guide (PDF); What You Need to File FAFSA
Credit & Money Management: Savings & Budgeting
This video covers the important role savings and budgeting plays in successfully navigating your future career.
Video Length: 5 min., 05 sec.
Recommend Materials: ICAN Budget Worksheet
Planear Para Una Carrera y la Universidad
En que consiste planear para la universidad? Que se debe considerar? Este video habla de como planear para la universidad.
Video Length: 33 min.
Recommended Materials: ICAN Spanish Tips for Parents
Ayuda Financiera
El entender el proceso de ayuda financiera empieza con entender los costos universitarios y crear un plan de como pagar para la universidad. Este video explica el proceso de ayuda financiera, las formas que son requeridas y donde ir si necesitas ayuda.
Video Length: 25 min.
Recommended Materials: ICAN Spanish Tips for Parents
Live Presentations
These short video presentations include shorter versions of the information presented at a live ICAN seminar held at schools and organizations, and streamed online throughout each year. ICAN recommends attending a live presentation if possible so ICAN student success advisors can answer questions about your unique circumstances. View the presentation calendar or the schedule of online seminars.
Recorded Presentations
All of ICAN's streamed presentations are recorded and can be viewed at any time.
- Academic Planning: Making Your Four-Year Plan Work for You
- Best Practices: How to Apply for a Summer Job/Volunteer Experience
- Covering College Costs: Understanding and Comparing College Financial Aid Packages
- Decision Day: Final Step for Seniors
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Earn While You Learn: Exploring Careers in Building Trades
- Employability: Building Skills for Any Career
- Exploring Careers: Finding the Right Fit for Your Future
- Exploring Colleges: Navigating Campus Visits, College Fairs, and Virtual Tours
- 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 Create an Activities Resume
- How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process
- How to Succeed in College
- Life After High School: Career and College Planning
- Make the Most of Summer Break
- Make the Most of Winter Break
- Military Career Options
- Preparing for College Orientation
- The Scholarship Process
- State of Iowa Financial Aid with Iowa College Aid
- Understanding Campus Student Support Services
- Understanding Student Loans
- Understanding the Student Aid Account
- What Happens After FAFSA: Verification and Special Circumstances
Resources in Spanish
Recommended Materials
You may find these materials helpful either during the presentation or later as you act on the recommendations. ICAN materials are available at no cost by request or by visiting the materials library page
