Financial Aid Night

Ankeny High School seniors and their parents can get information regarding the college financial aid process during a free presentation offered by Ankeny High School and the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN).

The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, in the Ankeny High School auditorium.  During the presentation, students and parents will receive answers to questions on numerous topics, such as completing and filing financial aid forms, important deadlines to consider, types of available financial assistance, scholarships, and resources.

“This presentation is very helpful for seniors and parents who are unsure of exactly what is involved in the financial aid process,” says Juan Garcia, manager of ICAN. “As students get closer to graduation, they and their families often find the entire process confusing and discouraging.  Our aim is to make the process more clear and smooth their way.”

Families will learn how to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a free form available from the U.S. Department of Education via www.fafsa.gov.  Although professional assistance is not necessary to file the form, ICAN’s free services help reduce confusion and can help to ensure accuracy.

For more information about the presentation, students and parents should contact Nicole Wee at Ankeny High School by calling 515-965-9630 or e-mailing nicole.wee@ankenyschools.org.