ICAN Events
Learn. Explore. Plan for Your Future.
Whether you're a student, parent, school counselor, educator, or community partner, ICAN offers events throughout the year to support every stage of the career, college, and financial aid planning process. From college and career fairs to FAFSA completion events, professional development, and webinars, our events provide practical information, expert guidance, and opportunities to connect with resources that help students succeed.
Browse the calendar below to see upcoming events, or explore featured event categories to find the programs that best meet your needs.
📅 Events Calendar
View all upcoming ICAN events in one place. Search by date, audience, or event type to find opportunities near you or online.
💻 Wednesday Webinars
Join live webinars featuring career planning, college planning, financial aid, advising strategies, and professional development topics. Can't attend live? Many webinars are recorded and available on demand.
🎓 FAFSA Completion Events
Get free assistance completing the FAFSA during events hosted across Iowa. Find an event near you and receive one-on-one support from trained advisors.
🎓 College and Career Fairs
Explore opportunities for your post high school life at ICAN's College and Career Fairs.
Golden Circle College Fair (Des Moines) →
Future Ready Career and College Fair (Cedar Rapids) →
Upcoming Events
You can scroll through our upcoming events or click View Event Calendar below to view in a calendar format.
If you are searching for a specific event or community, click CTRL F (Windows) or COMMAND F (MAC) to open the search bard and type in the city or school that you are looking for.
NOTE: Some exhibits and daytime presentations may not be open to the public and dates and times are subject to change. Please contact ICAN or your school counselor for more information.
April 2027
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How to Pay for College
Location: Eagle Grove High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: West Branch High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Cascade Jr-Sr High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: Lisbon Middle/High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: East High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Perry High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Hempstead High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Mount Vernon High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Mount Vernon High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Mount Vernon High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Mount Vernon High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Freshman Transitions: Welcome to High School
Location: North Fayette Valley High School
Starting high school is an exciting new chapter—one that sets the stage for future opportunities. The decisions you make in your freshman year, from course selection to extracurricular involvement, play a key role in shaping your path after graduation. This session helps students and families navigate the transition, make informed... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Virtual Event
Location: Online for East Buchanan High School
Completing the FAFSA is just the beginning. In this session, an ICAN advisor explains the components of a financial aid offer, how packages are created, and how to compare them effectively. Students will also learn about financial aid comparison tools and the importance of building a college budget to make... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: West Bend-Mallard High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: OABCIG High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: West Bend-Mallard High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Freshman Transitions: Welcome to High School
Location: Crestwood High School
Starting high school is an exciting new chapter—one that sets the stage for future opportunities. The decisions you make in your freshman year, from course selection to extracurricular involvement, play a key role in shaping your path after graduation. This session helps students and families navigate the transition, make informed... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Crestwood High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Clinton High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Virtual Event
Location: Online
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. Register
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Career and College Planning
Location: Woodward-Granger High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Woodward-Granger High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Durant Middle/High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Durant Middle/High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: Northwest High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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Career and College Planning
How to Pay for College
Location: Waukee Senior High School
 With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session guides students and parents through the planning process, helping them explore career pathways, education and training opportunities, and the financial aid process. Learn how to make informed decisions about your future, from career... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Algona High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Virtual Event
Location: Online
Ideal for high school 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... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Glidden-Ralston Community School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
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Virtual Event
Location: Online
Ideal for 8th grade students and parents Many families believe they cannot afford college or additional training after high school, but financial aid, scholarships, and other funding options make education and training possible for many students. This session introduces families to the basics of financial aid early so they can... Read More
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Career and College Planning
Location: Marion High School
With so many post-high school options available, how do you choose the right path? This session helps students and parents explore career opportunities, education and training programs, and financial planning—all while considering current employment trends and industry growth. Gain valuable insights to create a solid plan for both college and... Read More
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How to Pay for College
Location: Marion High School
Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down the financial aid process, from completing the FAFSA to understanding aid offers and comparing college costs. Learn about scholarships, grants, and other funding options to help you create... Read More
