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Free Financial Aid Presentation for Juniors and Parents
The high school counseling office has invited a representative from the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) to provide a free presentation on financial aid for juniors and their parents.
Topics will include:
Financial Aid Process
FAFSA Application Review
Understanding FAFSA Results
Understanding Costs – College Comparisons
Financial Aid Options
Scholarships Process
Where to Go for Help
Ready to File the FAFSA? Checklist
ICAN is offering its planning programs online. Parents and students can stream these events LIVE from any device and ask questions of ICAN student success advisors during the presentations.
For more information, contact Brittany Martin at 641-743-6141 x1027.
About ICAN
The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit, educational organization. ICAN is the College Access Network for Iowa, and a member of the National College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN has 11 Student Success Centers in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Orange City, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Sioux City and Waterloo, which provide information and support to students and their families as they plan their postsecondary education and apply for financial aid. All ICAN programs and services are provided without charge. For more information about ICAN, call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________
FAFSA Ready Iowa (previously Iowa College Goal) - http://www.icansucceed.org/index.cfm?nodeID=69337&audienceID=1
FREE FAFSA HELP Call 877-272-2692 with any questions
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS
COLLEGE CAMPUS VISIT PRE EXCUSED FORM - If you need to miss school for a college visit, you need to see Mr. Miller to get a pre-excused form to fill out prior to your visit. This needs to be signed by a parent, your teachers and Mr. Miller before you can go so DO NOT LEAVE THIS TO THE LAST MINUTE. Pick it up a week ahead of time to give yourself plenty of time.
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ACT TESTS
Registration Fees
ACT - $52.00
ACT w/ Writing - $68.00
**If you can't afford the test fee, ask your counselor about requesting a fee waiver.**
I highly recommend taking your ACT test during the second semester of your Junior year. This is the time in most high school careers when students are taking the most ACT specific courses. This also gives you a little bit of time to retake the test if you do not score as high as you would like. To see upcoming test date and registration deadlines, click on "Upcoming Events" link. To register for the ACT test go to www.actstudent.org. You will need the Nodaway Valley School code which is 161870.
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ACT Test Prep Course - Fall and Spring session available.
ACT.org has FREE tools and prep materials including practice tests available for students. Please utilize these free materials!
Fall Session Dates - DATES TO BE DETERMINED. You need to be signed up for the Dec ACT test in order to take this class. We have some make up dates in that time frame in case we have weather related closings. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE DECEMBER TEST IN ORDER TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
Spring Session - Dates to be determined.
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ASVAB TESTING
Is available on request. See Mrs. Martin or Military Contact Information