Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that more than 37,000 high school seniors across the state will soon receive letters in the mail through the state’s new ‘Claim Your Future’ initiative. The letters provide information about the many higher education opportunities available to them at Iowa’s colleges and universities and critical next steps to secure their admission and support their education.
“I am excited to launch Iowa’s new ‘Claim Your Future’ initiative to ensure every high school senior in Iowa has the opportunity to learn about the postsecondary pathways available to them in our state,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “Through this initiative, we hope to help students feel more prepared for future success in high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers. We encourage students and families to check their mailboxes and watch for these letters to arrive!”
This new, statewide initiative aims to ensure all high school seniors are aware of in-state postsecondary options available to them, many with automatic admissions guaranteeing acceptance. Each letter has QR codes linking the high school seniors directly to each college and university to complete the application process, as well as the applications to apply for federal and state financial aid opportunities…