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Virtual College Coaching provides students and their families with customized, one-on-one support to help them navigate the college-going process. Virtual College Coaching is virtual only in how coaches connect with you. They are not a bot or AI! They are real, live experts in helping students and families pursue education after high school. Coaches stay with you through your high school graduation and to make sure you have a smooth transition to college, no matter where you go or what you study. Connect with your Virtual College Coach today to receive:
- Advice about applying for college and financial aid
- Reminders about important deadlines
- One-on-one personalized assistance to help you through the college-going process
Texting Program
Sign up to receive texts from your college coach with college-going guidance for students and parents. You’ll receive personalized tips and reminders about the college-going process, financial aid information, and college & financial aid events happening in your area.
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Find your virtual college coach by county or college using the following table. Then schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment! Get assistance filing the FAFSA, completing college applications, finding scholarships, and more!
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Coach | High School Students by County | College Students by College |
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Katy Ammon | Audubon Carroll Cass Dallas Davis Des Moines Fremont Guthrie Harrison Henry Jasper Jefferson Keokuk Lee Louisa Lucas Madison Mahaska Marion Mills Monroe Page Polk Pottawattamie Shelby Story Van Buren Warren Wayne | Des Moines Area Community College Indian Hills Community College Iowa Western Community College Mercy College of Health Sciences Southeastern Community College |
Levi Kirkpatrick | Appanoose Benton Buena Vista Cedar Clinton Greene Hamilton Hardin Howard Humboldt Iowa Jackson Johnson Jones Linn Marshall Muscatine Pocahontas Poweshiek Sac Scott Wapello Washington Webster Winneshiek Wright | Clinton Community College Ellsworth Community College Iowa Central Community College Kirkwood Community College Marshalltown Community College Muscatine Community College Scott Community College |
Aubrianna Woody | Adair Adams Allamakee Boone Bremer Buchanan Butler Cerro Cordo Cherokee Chickasaw Clarke Clay Clayton Crawford Decatur Delaware Dickinson Dubuque Emmet Fayette Floyd Franklin Grundy Hancock Ida Kossuth Lyon Mitchell Monona Montgomery O’Brien Osceola Palo Alto Plymouth Ringgold Sioux Taylor Union Winnebago Woodbury Worth | Allen College Hawkeye Community College Iowa Lakes Community College North Iowa Area Community College Northeast Iowa Community College Northwest Iowa Community College Southwestern Community College St. Luke's College Western Iowa Technical Community College |
Meet the Coaches
Katy Ammon
Katy Ammon currently attends Drake University Law School with hopes to work in securities law. Katy likes serving as a College Coach with the Bureau of Iowa College Aid because she enjoys helping others with academics and educational planning. In her free time, she enjoys tutoring students in economics, spending time with friends, dancing and watching Star Wars.
Levi Kirkpatrick
Levi Kirkpatrick grew up in Hills, IA and completed college programs at Northern Michigan University (BS - Exercise Science & BS - Management) and Morehead State University (MA -Wellness Promotion). In addition to his role as College Coach, he teaches Personal Wellness online at Morehead State University and takes courses at the University of Northern Iowa (EdD - Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs). Levi is excited to serve as a College Coach because it provides the opportunity to support college-going students as they navigate one of the most impactful times of their lives. He looks forward to connecting students with resources that help them discover success and fulfillment before, during, and after college. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, athletics and outdoor activities.
Aubrianna Woody
Aubrianna Woody currently attends the University of Northern Iowa and is pursuing a degree in political science with hopes to continue her education in law post graduation. Aubrianna is excited to serve as a College Coach for the Bureau of Iowa College Aid, as she has always had the passion for helping others and wants to create the best college experience for anyone. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, walking her dog, hanging out with friends and family, traveling and staying active.
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