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
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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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Virtual Appointments

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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Find Your College Coach

Find Your College Coach
CoachHigh School
Students 
by County
College 
Students 
by College

Katy Ammon

Schedule an
appointment
with Katy 

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

Schedule an
appointment
with Levi

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

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appointment
with Aubrianna

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
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Meet the Coaches

Katy Ammon

Katy Ammon
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
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
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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