On Track Fall Kick-Off to College Planning

ICAN Presents Back on Track Fall 2021 Kick-Off

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

ICAN and Iowa College Aid are kicking off the new academic year with College Planning Week - a series of events to help every Iowa high school student kick the 2024-25 academic year off 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 16-22, 2024

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 2025 – Monday, September 16 | 5:30 pm

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

Juniors - Class of 2026 – Tuesday, September 17 | 5:30 pm

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

Sophomores - Class of 2027 – Wednesday, September 18 | 5:30 pm

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

Freshman - Class of 2028 - Thursday, September 19 | 5:30 pm

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

All Students – Sunday, September 22 – 1-3 pm

Golden Circle College & Career Fair

The largest college and career fair in Iowa is scheduled for Sunday, September 22 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