Online & On-Campus Resources
National Resources for Students
FINANCIAL AID
- Federal Student Aid Information Page
- Federal Student Aid Preparing for College Checklist (guide to financial preparation and funding sources)
- uAspire FAFSA Checklist
- FAFSA Form
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
- College Board Planning for College Guide
- Common App Preparing for College
- Great Schools 11th Grade Prep for College
- My Future Planning for College, Grades 9-12
- National Association of College Admission Counseling
- College Board’s Your Guide to College Planning
- National Association for College Admission Counseling – College Advice for Students
- US Department of Education College Planning
- Intuit for Education
- ACT College Planning Resources
CAREER EXPLORATION
TUTORING & TEST PREP
- Khan Academy (free tools and resources and lessons plans – on subject areas and SAT test prep)
- Free ACT Test Practice Tests & Prep Guides
Iowa State Resources for Students
FINANCIAL AID
- Iowa State Financial Aid Programs
- ICAN FAFSA Completion Resources & Events
- ICAN Scholarship Database (State & National)
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
Seidler Foundation College Planning Workshop Materials
TIME MANAGEMENT
STUDY SKILLS
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Resources for Parents & Families
- ICAN Parent/Guardian College Planning Guide
- College Board Parent Community & College Resources
- Common App College Planning Resources for Families
- One Goal College and Career Readiness Parent Resources
- Fastweb – Help Your Student Prepare for College
- College Vine – A Parent’s Guide to College Planning
- Citizens Bank – Planning Guide for Parents Sending their First Child to College
Campus-Specific Resources
CORNELL COLLEGE
- Academic Support Services (first-year program, academic support and advising, mentoring & counseling)
- Cornell College Scholarships
- Financial Aid Office Contact Information
- Campus Academic Resources for Students
- Student Mental Health
- Wellbeing Resources
- Off-campus Mental Health Services
- Disability Services and Resources
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Office of Student Assistance
- Student Services
- Dean of Student Services
- Academic Success Center (tutoring, supplemental instruction & academic coaching)
- TRIO Programs
- Student Accessibility Services
- Student Counseling Services
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- KCC Planning for your Future (webinars, materials & checklists)
- Student Services
- TRIO Student Support Services
- TRIO for ESL Students
- Virtual Career Speakers
- Exploring Career Fields
- Finding and Getting Your First Job
- KCC Scholarships
- Accomodations Services
- Financial Aid Office
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- University of Iowa College Prep Guide:
- Academic and Student Support
- Student Care & Assistance
- TRIO Student Support Services
- Office of Financial Aid
- University of Iowa Scholarships
- University Counseling Services
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Student Success Workshops
- Student Disability Services
- First Gen Hawks Program
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
- The Learning Center (first-year mentors, tutoring & academic workshops)
- TRIO Programs
- Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Student Care Office
- Student Accessibility Services
- Academic Support and Student Services
- Counseling Center
- Accessibility Services