College Financial Aid Information

Are you looking for a little assistance with the FAFSA?  The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) will help families complete the FAFSA as well as answer FAFSA-related questions.  They also provide other financial aid and college planning help.  Their assistance is provided at no cost.  Please schedule an appointment with our local representative online HERE or call 877-272-4692.  Jessa Grosenheider is our local advisor and you can contact her directly at 515-402-4211 or [email protected].

ICAN will host virtual webinars for Gehlen families on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

• Financial Aid Guide 
  This guide from ICAN provides a great overview of the financial aid process.  It covers a variety of topics such as the financial aid timeline, filing forms, types of loans, saving for college and much more.
• What You Need to Fill Out Your FAFSA and Helpful Tips  
  This sheet from ICAN lists all of the information and documents you will need to fill out the FAFSA completely and accurately. 
• FAFSA website
  Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid here.
• Iowa College Access Network - ICAN
  Find everything you want to know about planning for and paying for college here.
• ICAN - Financial Aid Resources
  This is a direct link specifically to ICAN's financial aid resources.
• Video: Types of Federal Student Aid
  This 2:14-minute video from Federal Student Aid introduces concepts of grants, loans, and work-study.