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ICAN Programs

ICAN brings national college access programs and campaigns to Iowa and develops new programs to further its career and college access mission.

Current Initiatives Include:

ICAN Seminars & Advising for Students and Parents

Through the expertise of its staff and the feedback from school counseling professionals, ICAN has developed seminars, both in-person and virtual, for students and parents to provide expert guidance through the planning process for life after high school. ICAN also offers advising assistance virtually that can be done during the school day for students who need a bit of extra assistance.

Through one-on-one appointments or scheduled presentations in communities and schools around the state, ICAN provides a versatile set of programs that can be engaged at any point in the journey towards college. Learn more about ICAN presentations.


FAFSA Ready Iowa

ICAN is proud to be lead the FAFSA Ready Iowa Initiative, which aims to increase FAFSA Completion in Iowa to 60% among high school seniors.
The initiative was launched in September 2016. As part of the initiative, ICAN coordinates FAFSA completion events in which trained volunteers provide free, on-site assistance to students and families in filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the federally required form for students seeking financial aid for college. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid. FAFSA Ready Iowa is an Iowa College Goal Sunday program. Click here to learn more about FAFSA Ready Iowa.


Golden Circle College & Career Fair

The Golden Circle College Fair is the largest college fair in Iowa. The fair is an annual favorite as it draws in colleges and universities from across the United States, and offers Iowa families a chance to explore nearly 135 colleges in one day. A new addition to the fair is the Career Cluster area. Each of the 16 Career Clusters will be represented by Iowa businesses offering insight and advice on different career paths. The fair also features breakout sessions on job outlooks in Iowa, employer expectations, college selection, and the financial aid process. The fair is held annually the last Sunday in September or the first Sunday in October depending on the calendar. For more information click here.


ICR Future Career & College Fair

The ICR Future Career and College Fair is the second largest fair in Iowa. Held in Cedar Rapids, the ICR Future Fair takes a unique approach, combing career exploration with college planning at a singular event. Exhibitors from business and industry, as well as colleges and universities are joined by apprenticeships and the military to provide students with a complete picture of future planning. The fair is held annually in late March/early April in Cedar Rapids. For more information click here.


On Track: College Planning Week & Virtual Counselor Summit

The On Track series features a week of virtual events to help students and parents kick off the new academic year. On Track also features a component of professional development for school counselors, offering a virtual counselor summit to learn about recent changes or updates from ICAN, colleges and universities, and career planning. For more information click here.

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