Washington High School to hold college financial aid presentation

Need help understanding financial aid?

A college education is a worthwhile investment in the future. Unfortunately, it can also be a costly one. In today?s world, financial aid is often necessary to pay for post-secondary education, but the process can be confusing and overwhelming.

To help you understand the financial aid process, the high school guidance office has invited the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) to make a free presentation on financial aid for seniors and their parents. This is the ideal opportunity to get answers to your questions about financial aid.

The ICAN Financial Aid Presentation will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Washington High School Media Center. Topics include: financial aid process; FAFSA application review; understanding FAFSA results; understanding costs ? college comparisons; financial aid options; scholarships process; where to go for help.

For more information, contact the high school counseling office at 319-653-4245.

To learn more about ICAN, visit www.ICANsucceed.org.

Note: The FAFSA is a free form that may be completed without professional assistance via paper or electronic forms provided by the U.S. Department of Education at www.fafsa.ed.gov. ICAN?s free services help reduce confusion and can ensure accuracy.