College Planning Tools

• Career & College Planning Resources – Provides links that include helpful resources to self-assessments, career planning, career development and college planning.
• College Answer – Tools to help you plan and pay for college.
• College Board – College Board was created to expand access to higher education with their mission being to connect students to college success and opportunity.
• College Planning – The mission of the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is to help prepare students for future success.
• College Planning Guide
• How to Start Your College Planning
• Mapping Your Future – Mapping Your Future helps students plan for higher education by offering reliable and unbiased money management advice and counseling.
• Off to College – Get smart by planning. Get ready for an adventure. Stay informed.
• Score Standards – ACT College and Career Readiness Standards

Financial Aid Information

For financial aid assistance take a look at these websites:

• College Planning Center
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should begin their application as
  soon after January 1 as possible.
• Fast Web
• Iowa College Student Aid Commission
• Iowa Student Loan LIquidity Corporation – This includes information on the Parent Partnership Loan Program.
• Golden Circle