Student Services

College Visits

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The following college and/or military representatives will be visiting Assumption High School during student’s lunch period in the cafeteria. Please take advantage of visiting with these representatives.

  • Thursday, November 19th – Loras College

HOBY – SOPHOMORE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Outstanding sophomore students who attend this three-day seminar will interact with leaders in business, government, education, media, and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community.

The HOBY Leadership Seminar will be held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, June 4-6, 2027. The Davenport Noon Optimist Club is sponsoring two students from Assumption High School by paying the $335.00 registration fee. To find out more information on HOBY click here: Students | HOBY Youth Leadership.

If you are interested in representing Assumption High School as a HOBY Ambassador and can attend the leadership seminar in June of 2027, please apply by submitting an essay on leadership. Two Assumption High School sophomore students will be selected based on the criteria as outlined by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: exhibits potential for, or has demonstrated use of communication, critical thinking, strong decision making, creative problem solving, sensitive to others, interest in community service.

ESSAY TOPIC:

In 200 words or less, please describe the last leadership role you were involved in and explain the challenges you faced and the reward you gained.

These essays need to be turned into Student Services by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please see either Mrs. Day or Mrs. Quested in Student Services.

ICAN Senior Alert: The FAFSA is open!

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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.

FAFSA Ready Iowa sites are continuing to be scheduled and you can view events at www.icansucceed.org/fafsareadyiaevents.

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.

Dates include: