High School is when college preparation and planning is in full-gear! I Know I Can offers CCS High Schools students and array of services to ensure their success that include:
College Planning Checklists 9th Grade Checklist
10th Grade Checklist
11th Grade Checklist
12th Grade Checklist
One-On-One Advising
I Know I Can Advisors are always available to students and families to answer all of your questions about college. An advisor is in each high school twice a week, and always available during normal business hours at the I Know I Can office.
FAFSA Workshops
Held throughout the months of January and February, FAFSA workshops are free for all CCS students where they can receive expert assistance on completing and submitting their FAFSA - a requirement for receiving all private and public financial assistance. This year will also include full-service workshops where families and attend to receive free, professional tax assistance, have help submitting the FAFSA and eligible students can enroll in the Save Smart IDA program.
Save Smart
A post-secondary matched savings program for current high school seniors and current college students. Students are asked to save $500 over the course of 6-12 months in an Individual Development Account (IDA). Once enrolled, students are required to attend a 4-hour Financial Literacy traning. After completing the session and reaching their savings goal, students' dollars are matched by the I Know I Can Grant and federal dollars from ECDI, totaling $2,700 for their college tuition costs. Students can remain in the program for 4 years.
Founders' Scholarship
Worth up to $10,000 annually for college, this competitive scholarship program offers CCS students with the opportunity to attend the college of their choice. Applicants are selected through a competitive and holistic process to identify its recipients.
I Know I Can Grant
This grant is worth $1,200 and renewable for up to 4 years for CCS students demonstrating financial need. Students must apply by April 15 to be awarded.
ACT/SAT Fee Waivers and Test Prep
IKIC pays for 1 ACT and 1 SAT test during a student's junior and senior years, as well as assists them with the registration process.
College Application Fee Waivers
IKIC provides fee waivers for up to 5 college applications for all CCS seniors.