College Coursework & Planning

Kirkwood Career Academy – Hands on career experience and transferrable college credit at no cost to the student’s family. Click here for more informationKirkwood Concurrent Enrollment
– Apply to Kirkwood as a high school student – click here
– Register for Kirkwood courses – click here   –  speak with Mr. Karkosh or Ms. Wauford for assistance
– Kirkwood dual enrollment instructions – click here

COLLEGE PREP

College representative schedule – representatives from various colleges will be available to meet with interested students in the counselor’s office
The Common Application
 College Prep Checklist
Websites to explore: 2 & 4 year 
Kirkwood College credit in high school
COLLEGE PREP

RAI Calculator – Regent Admission Index
RAI Frequently Asked Questions
NCAA Approved Courses (see  MVHS Course Offerings book)
NCAA Eligibility
NAIA Eligibility website

Information on the FAFSA:

  • Application available October 1
  • Tax information from 2023 taxes will be used for the 2025-2026 school year
  • Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply
  • IRS data retrieval tool allows easy access to tax information and the ability to link it directly to the FAFSA
  • Click here to file the Iowa College Aid application
  • Iowa College Aid Grants and Scholarships information click here

Have questions? Need help? Contact the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) at (877) 272-4692 or click here to visit their website ​


FINANCIAL AID

 A Guide to Paying for College

Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)

The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is a division of the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation. Its purpose is to supply free information, assistance, counseling and support to college-bound students and their families as they plan for college and apply for financial aid. Visit: 1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha in the Kirkwood Community College Linn County Regional Education Center

Call: 877-272-4692 Go online: www.icansucceed.org.