College Financial Aid Information

Class of 2024 
The FAFSA is being redesigned and it's release date has been delayed to December 2023.

  Read more about the delayed FAFSA opening and biggest FAFSA changes.

In the meantime, 
college-bound high school seniors and their families can take several steps while they wait for the FAFSA to be released:
1)
Get started on your FSA ID username and password.  The student and at least one parent need an FSA ID to complete the FAFSA.  Your FSA IDs must be set up and verified BEFORE you file the FAFSA.  The verification process will take 1-3 days.  Learn more here.
2) Review what information you'll need to file the FAFSA.  Learn more here.
3) If desired, set up an appointment time with ICAN to receive free help in completing the FAFSA.  ICAN opened their scheduling system this week, and there are in-person and virtual appointments available beginning in January.  Book a free appointment here or call 877-272-4692. 

Find more information at https://www.icansucceed.org/


 

General Financial Aid Info

  • Typically, families can begin filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as October 1 of a student's senior year at www.fafsa.govClass of 2024 -- please see the note above about the delayed release this year.

 

  • Are you looking for a little assistance with the FAFSA?  The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) will help families complete the FAFSA.  They also provide other financial aid and college planning help.  Their assistance is provided at no cost.  Please schedule an appointment with our local representative online at www.icansucceed.org/apt or call 877-272-4692.  Jessa Grosenheider is our local advisor and you can contact her directly at 515-402-4211 or [email protected].

  

 

 

 

More Resources

 

  • Financial Aid Guide 
    This guide from ICAN provides a great overview of the financial aid process.  It covers a variety of topics such as the financial aid timeline, filing forms, types of loans, saving for college and much more.

 

  • FAFSA website
    Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid here.

 

  • FSA ID
    This link explains how the FSA ID replaced FSA PIN, and how to create your FSA ID.  This handout from ICAN provides additional information. 
     

 

 

 

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