On Track Fall Kick-Off to College Planning

ICAN Presents On Track Fall Kick-Off

It's time to get "On Track" with the kick-off to college planning week.

ICAN, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education's Bureau of Iowa College Aid and the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA) is kicking off the 2024-25 academic year with College Planning Week - a series of events to help every Iowa high school student get started on the right foot.

High School Students/Parents

The "On Track" kick-off series features virtual events by grade level, planning resources, e-alerts, and informational pieces from our collegiate sponsors.

On Track Planning for College Week - Virtual Events Schedule
Planning Resources
Participating Colleges

On Track Fall Kick-Off to College Planning - September 14-17, 2026

This week of virtual events, organized by grade level, will help high school students and parents understand their next steps and get success strategies from ICAN advisors, Iowa colleges, school counselors, and current college students.

Seniors - Class of 2027 – Monday, September 14 | 5:30 pm

Senior Alerts
Timeline
Financial Aid Overview – FAFSA events
Applications
Panel Discussion – School counselors, colleges, college student ambassadors

Juniors - Class of 2028 – Tuesday, September 15 | 5:30 pm

Campus Visits
Career Exploration
Education/Training Options
Scholarship Prep
Panel Discussion – School counselors., colleges, college student ambassadors

Sophomores - Class of 2029 – Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30 pm

Career Exploration
Academics
Job Shadows/Internships/Employability
Panel Discussion – school counselors, colleges, college student ambassadors

Freshman - Class of 2030 - Thursday, September 17 | 5:30 pm

Transition Information – Academic Planning
Scholarship Prep
Panel Discussion – school counselors, colleges, college student ambassadors

All Students – Sunday, September 20 – 1-3 pm

Golden Circle College & Career Fair

The largest college and career fair in Iowa is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona. This event is free to all students and provides a unique opportunity to meet with both career planning experts and college and universities from across the United States. Learn more at www.icansucceed.org/goldencircle