<p>NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Name Title, School Phone number E-mail</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>Free Presentation on Financial Aid Offered</p><p>TOWN/CITY NAME, IOWA – date – High school juniors and their parents will be able to get information on the college financial aid process during a free presentation offered by Name of High School and the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN).</p><p>The event will be held at time on day, date in the location of Name of School. During the presentation, students and parents will receive information on topics including the financial aid process, understanding FAFSA results and college costs, financial aid options, the scholarship process and completing and filing financial aid forms.</p><p>“This presentation is very helpful for juniors and parents who are unsure exactly what is involved in the financial aid process,” says Jessica Schultz, ICAN senior outreach representative or Counselor Name. “As students get closer to senior year, this presentation gives them the time to evaluate their choices and go into the process more knowledgeable and prepared for the journey ahead.”</p><p>Families will learn how to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a free form available from the U.S. Department of Education via www.fafsa.ed.gov. Although professional assistance is not necessary to file the form, ICAN’s free services help reduce confusion and can ensure accuracy.</p><p>For more information about the presentation, students and parents should contact Name at Name of School by calling phone number or e-mailing e-mail.</p><p># # #</p><p>About ICAN The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit, educational organization. ICAN is the College Access Network for Iowa, and a member of the National College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN has 10 Student Success Centers in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Orange City, Sioux City and Waterloo, which provide information and support to students and their families as they plan their postsecondary </p><p> education and apply for financial aid. All ICAN programs and services are provided without charge. For more information about ICAN, call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org</p>