FAFSA Information 

Click Here: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

The 2021-22 Iowa Financial Aid Application is accessed at the end of the FAFSA, or directly at https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/IFAA.   Application deadlines for state scholarship/grant programs are available on the Iowa College Aid website: https://iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants; the AIOS deadline remains the same – March 1.  Please note that students renewing their existing AIOS award need only submit a FAFSA by March 1; a new student must submit both the FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application by March 1.

Federal Student Aid Website (FAFSA)
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Every college or university has their own preferred filing date for the FAFSA -- so check outwww.ICANsucceed.org/priority to find the priority dates for the schools you are applying to.

*Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.

​IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID.
 
You can begin filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on October 1st -- which means you can file the FAFSA now! 

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Deadlines
Every college or university has their own preferred filing date for the FAFSA -- some as early as December 1st -- so check out www.ICANsucceed.org/priority to find the priority dates for the schools you are applying to.

Assistance
If you have questions about paying for college, or would like free help filing your FAFSA, ICAN offers free resources for college planning and financial aid. You can visit their website, www.ICANsucceed.org/ to schedule an appointment, or call their toll free number, 877-272-4692 to talk to an advisor.  
 
You can also visit a FAFSA Ready Iowa event which offers free assistance without an appointment. Visit www.icansucceed.org/fafsareadyiaevents to find a location near you.

ICAN
The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is a helpful resource for parents and students.  ICAN addresses everything from college and career planning to preparing the FAFSA.  Please, take a look at the Countdown Calendars for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  Additional information is on display on the bulletin board outside my office.  For a more detailed look at the information as services provided by ICAN, please visit their website:  www.ICANsucceed.org.  

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