Academics

FAFSA Applications If you haven’t filed your FAFSA, the following is a recording of the step-by-step process. You should get your FAFSA submitted as soon as possible, but it’s very important if you are considering the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, or Loras College. Each of these colleges have a FAFSA priority date in December.

University of Iowa – December 1 Loras College – December 1 Iowa State University – December 15

These dates mean if you get your FAFSA submitted to these colleges by that date, you receive the maximum amount of financial aid you qualify for. If you file the FAFSA after a school’s priority date, financial aid may be limited, and you may not get as much. Check out our recording on the process and get your FAFSA filed today.

Click here for recording

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Our program provides hands-on experience in film, TV, entertainment, and social media where students can work on professional projects, gain industry knowledge, and develop valuable skills. In the summer, students are offered a paid-internship on a feature film set as well!

We run one of our programs out of the YWCA in Rock Island (513 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201) and it’s open to all youth aged 14 – 18 in the Quad Cities. 

ICAN is now taking FAFSA appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. If you are a high school senior or current college student, schedule today!

 Schedule now.

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