Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Opportunities Available in Xello
This year’s scholarship information is now available on Xello, our district’s college and career planning platform. All students and guardians have access to Xello and can explore a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check the platform regularly for new updates and upcoming deadlines! Xello link.
Online Scholarship Finding Tools
GoingMerry.com is a free platform that helps students easily search for and apply to scholarships. Instead of filling out multiple applications, students can complete one profile and use it to apply to many scholarships at once. Going Merry also provides resources for financial aid and college planning, making the scholarship process faster, simpler, and more organized.
Fastweb is a free, well-established online platform that helps students—from high school through graduate and trade school—find scholarships that match their unique profile. After signing up, users answer a few questions about their background, interests, and academic goals to receive personalized scholarship recommendations sourced from Fastweb’s database of over 1.5 million listings.
Needing Some Guidance on College Readiness?
The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) has served the educational community and students of Iowa since 1998. ICAN’s mission is to empower Iowans to achieve lifelong success through education, training, and informed decision-making. Each year, ICAN helps nearly 800,000 students, parents, and education professionals prepare for college.
Planning for a career, applying for financial aid, and understanding your financial situation can feel overwhelming—but ICAN provides the guidance and resources to make the process easier and more manageable. Visit www.icansucceed.org to explore tools and information that can help answer your questions and address your concerns as you plan for the future!
If you have any questions or concerns and could use some guidance, please reach out to your student's high school counselor!
Shannon Reisinger (shannonreisinger@ccaschools.
Megan Carlo (megancarlo@ccaschools.org) Students with last names He - Pi
Dawn Shannahan (dawnshannahan@ccaschools.org) Students with last names Pl - Z
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
How To Fill Out the FAFSA Form
ICAN can help you navigate the FAFSA process and help with filling out the form