Sometimes it is funny how life works out. My parents get a
good laugh when they compare my high-school self to my adult-self. As a high
school student, it was like pulling teeth trying to get me to touch anything
with the words “Financial Aid” or “Scholarships.” I am now helping students and
families across the state of Iowa with financial aid and scholarships.
Looking back at my 18-year old self, I wish I would have
listened to my parent’s advice more than I did. My dad always encouraged me to
take part in filling out my FAFSA and other financial documents to help me
better understand my financial situation. In high school, I was more concerned
about my hair and cheering on the next football game. Why do I care about financial aid? When in
reality, I wish that I would have been paying attention to these things and
taking part in everything my high-school had to offer me.
ICAN services are free of charge to students and families. I
encourage students to take part in learning how to fill out their own FAFSA as
it will eventually pertain to them! I also encourage students to try and attend
any ICAN related events- such as Financial Aid Nights. You can always utilize
our website to figure out when these events are. Our website is: www.icansucceed.org. Our website has tons
of great resources for students and families.
To learn more about our next upcoming event click visit our online calendar - www.icansucceed.org/events. We also have some online programs coming up that you can stream live from any device.
- Freshman Transitions: Prepare for High School (8th graders & parents)
- April 23 at 6 pm - Click here to register
- How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process (10th -11th graders & parents)
- May 3 at 6 pm - Click here to register
Meghan - ICAN Hiawatha Center
