The FAFSA is now available! ICAN is now scheduling appointments to assist with FAFSA completion.
Scheduling
Online scheduling with ICAN is now open. Our Eastern Iowa Student Success Centers-Iowa City Area & Quad-Cities, Lupe Hernandez, has begun taking in-person FAFSA appointments in Bettendorf. Click here to schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/ghernandez-ican
Things to remember.
Priority will be given to students considering the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa because they have a priority dates in early December and early January.
University of Iowa – December 1, 2026
Iowa State University – December 18, 2026
University of Northern Iowa – January 15, 2027
Students interested in schools with later priority dates should schedule in mid-February.
StudentAid.gov Accounts
Students and parents MUST have their StudentAid.gov Accounts set up and verified PRIOR to their FAFSA appointment. This ensures a smoother appointment and reduces the risk of delays in completing the form.
FAFSA Completion Assistance Events
There are many options available for seniors and parents who are looking for assistance in completing the FAFSA form.
ICAN offers community- and school-based assistance events both in-person and virtual, when grant funding or a sponsor is available. Contact your student success advisor to learn more about this option.
ICAN will host FAFSA Step-by-Step virtual completion assistance events each month beginning in October. Students and families can register for these free events and follow along, asking questions and getting virtual assistance to complete the form. All events begin at 5:30 pm.
