Iowa Organization Receives Grant to Help Students Access College Iowa College Access Network to Disburse Funds to Iowa Programs WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Nov. 16, 2009) — More Iowa students will have the information they need to pursue a college education, thanks to a grant the Iowa College Access Network®...

ICAN Announces Independent Nonprofit Foundation Status Transition Will Expand Free College Planning Services Offered to Iowa Students WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 22, 2009) — The Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) officially announced today that it has established itself as an independent nonprofit foundation. The move will provide new opportunities...

Two Iowa High Schoolers Win Money for College at the State Fair Each Is Awarded $500 to Pursue Education WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 9, 2009) — Two Iowa high school students won $500 each for their college education through a drawing conducted by the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN)...

Take Control of Your Personal Information Posted on the Iowa Attorney General's Website May 2009 When your personal information is sold or gets into circulation, it poses two threats: you will receive more unwanted solicitations -- and you could become a victim of "identity theft," such as someone opening an...

Smart Student Borrowing Essential Experts Recommend Tips for Student Borrowing in This Economy WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 16, 2009) — As students prepare for college this fall, rising costs and the poor economy may have them thinking about student loans as a means to pay for their education. As...

Conference Brings Together College Access Professionals Second Annual Conference Topics Highlight Success Strategies for Today WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Feb. 23, 2009) — The 2009 Iowa College Access & Success Conference will bring together professionals from various service organizations, colleges and nonprofits April 8 and 9 in Des Moines. “These...

Kick-off Iowa College Goal Sunday Events Draw Dozens Students, Families Receive Free Help Filing College Financial Aid Form WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Feb. 16, 2009) — Eighty students planning to attend college this fall received free assistance filling out and filing their federal financial aid forms Saturday at two Des...

Iowa College Access Network Comes to Western Iowa New College Planning Center Hours Offered in Council Bluffs WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Feb. 12, 2009) — Students and families in western Iowa will soon be able to receive free personal assistance with college planning, financial aid and scholarship searches through a...

Help Available for Federal Student Aid Application WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Feb. 2, 2009 – Iowa students can get free assistance with the form required for federal financial aid at Iowa College Goal Sunday in five Iowa locations in February. Volunteers for Iowa College Goal Sunday will help students...

Scholarship Application Tips WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Feb. 1, 2009 – In the current economy, more students are looking for ways to pay for college while the cost of attendance continues to rise across the country. Students shouldn’t overlook scholarships as a valuable source of funding in this environment,...