Several local high schools have been recognized for outstanding success in increasing the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Local schools recognized for the FAFSA-Focused Schools of Excellence award include Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarksville, Dike-New Hartford and Grundy Center.
These schools achieved a FAFSA completion percentage of 70 or higher for the class of 2025. The schools receiving honors are part of the department’s Course to College program, which provides support and resources for schools to cultivate a college-going culture, from college preparedness through the transition to higher education. FAFSA completion is a core component of the program, helping students finance postsecondary education and remove financial barriers to education and training beyond high school.
Statewide, 52 percent of the class of 2025 completed the FAFSA as of July 31.
