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The Iowa Department of Education today announced that two college-bound Iowa students will be awarded the Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12.Iowa Department of... The Iowa Department of Education today announced that two college-bound Iowa students will be awarded the Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12.

It's our birthday!

Iowa College Aid began its mission on this day 60 years ago. Since then, our work has expanded to help make college possible for all Iowans by advocating and supporting them as they explore, finance, and complete postsecondary educational opportunities.

The Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy's summer classes start next week!

Register now for the three courses starting June 5.

Find course descriptions, schedules, registration, and more information at http://IowaCollegeAid.gov/Academy

Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy's summer classes start June 5! ☀️ We’re offering 101, 401, and 602.

Find course descriptions, schedules, registration, and more information at http://IowaCollegeAid.gov/Academy

It's the final day of our College Decision Week!

Join us at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate Decision Day for Iowans who will enroll at a private college or university.

Join us at IowaCollegeAid.gov/Decision

Our College Decision Week virtual statewide decision celebrations continue today at 10:30 a.m.

Visit IowaCollegeAid.gov/Decision to join us as we celebrate Iowans pursuing a bachelor's degree at a public college or university.

Our Decision Week statewide virtual celebrations continue today at 10:30 a.m.

It's Decision Day for students who are pursuing an associate's degree!

Visit IowaCollegeAid.gov to join the celebration.

Our virtual statewide Decision Week celebrations continue today with Decision Day for those pursuing an apprenticeship/certificate and those deciding on their postsecondary education.

Visit IowaCollegeAid.gov/Decision to join us in today's celebration.

Our statewide virtual Decision Day celebrations start today as we recognize students choosing the military and workforce as their postsecondary path.

Join us at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate these Iowans!

Register at IowaCollegeAid.gov/Decision

We're excited that our College Decision Week starts next week! Make plans to join us in a week of statewide virtual celebrations recognizing students that have decided on their postsecondary path.

Each day of the week will recognize a different pathway and honor those students. For more information and to watch, visit IowaCollegeAid.gov/Decision.

Have you thought that an LCAN Grant could benefit your community but were worried about meeting the deadline for new LCANs?

Good news! We've extended the deadline for new LCAN applicants to May 31.

More information on this program and how it can work in your community is available here https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LCANs

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week!

Join us in celebrating and honoring teachers across Iowa for their dedication to their students and for assisting us in our vision of helping all Iowans achieve an education beyond high school.

Congrats to Perry High School on being named one of 23 Schools Of Excellence in the nation by the American College Application Campaign!

Perry High School was honored for the welcoming environment it provides its students, especially in its college and career readiness curriculum and events to engage students and empower them to meet their postsecondary education goals.

Perry High School Named School Of Excellence By American College Application Campaign | Iowa College Student Aid Commission Perry High School is one of just 23 schools in the nation to earn the honor

If you've been thinking that a Local College Access Network (LCAN) can help address workforce needs and increase educational attainment in your community ... then apply now for an LCAN Year I Grant!
⬇More information on the grants and LCANs is available ⬇
https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LCANs

Interested in starting a Local College Access Network (LCAN) in your community to address workforce needs and increase educational attainment?

LCAN Year I Grants are now available!

⬇More information on the grants and LCANs is available ⬇
https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LCANs

It’s Iowa College Aid Day on the Hill!

If you’re at the Capitol, come grab a snack and learn more about Iowa College Aid and it’s programs while hearing from many of the students and communities we serve.

Thank you to our LCAN partners who braved the weather this week to join us in Ames for two days of intense discussion and collaboration on creating a college-going culture in our communities.

Just one week until our spring Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy courses begin. We're offering four courses this spring, so make sure you're registered today!

For more information and to register, visit iowacollegeaid.gov/Academy

Registration is now open for our spring Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy courses!

Register for the following courses
101: Foundations of College and Career Readiness in Iowa
201: Creating Iowa's College and Career Readiness Culture
501: Introduction to Planning, Accessing and Financing Postsecondary Opportunities
701: College and Career Readiness for K-5 School Counselors and Educators

For more information and to register, visit https://iowacollegeaid.gov/Academy

Andrea Shultice at West Liberty Community School District cherishes her students' bravery, talents, and good hearts!

Theresa Putnam-Genz enjoys learning from her students and is proud of their accomplishments!

Jolene Hays at Fort Dodge Community School District wants her students to know school counselors are there for them in all seasons and situations.

It's the final day of , and we're excited to recognize more school counselors serving their students! Katie Nitz at Wapsie Valley Jr./Sr. High School enjoys planning the annual self-care day and interacting with her students as they learn coping skills.

Sara Edholm loves getting to know every one of the students at Ar-We-Va. Working with students from preschool through 12th grade provides a range of ages and diversity.

Amber Joyce tries to help her Colfax-Mingo High School students figure out how to resolve conflicts and find their passions!

Kuemper Catholic School's Bailey Konz enjoys greeting her students every morning and tries to keep building relationships!

Brooke Bettis at Albia Community Schools / Albia School Counselors knows some days can be challenging, but she encourages her students to push through because the reward is greater than the challenge!

Karla Wymore has served students for more than 20 years, and at Mason City Community School District, enjoys guiding students through the process of determining what they want to do after high school.