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I Know I Can (IKIC) is thrilled to announce a new scholarship opportunity for students from ALL of our districts (Columbus, Reynoldsburg, South-Western, Whitehall City Schools) in partnership with Ohio Wesleyan University. The Dr. Charles Thomas Scholars program will provide up to 25 IKIC high school seniors annually with total financial aid of at least full tuition for four years while they pursue their OWU bachelor’s degrees. This initiative celebrates the hard work and determination of our students, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to succeed. Together, we will help these inspiring students build brighter futures for themselves and our community.

Read more at Ohio Wesleyan University’s website.

See articles in the Columbus Dispatch and the Delaware Gazette.

Learn how I Know I Can is bringing solutions directly to the community to ensure our students can access the financial aid they deserve in this Columbus Dispatch article.

ABC6/FOX28

I Know I Can’s Chief Program Officer, Ashley Logan, and Columbus Alternative High School senior, Emmanuella Francique, spoke with Sefenech Henok from ABC6 about the challenges that this year’s FAFSA brought students. Check out their segment!

The Columbus Dispatch

FAFSA applications drop by 40% as U.S. struggles to fix botched college aid rollout.

I Know I Can’s efforts to push FAFSA completion are mentioned in this Columbus Dispatch article.

WBNS-TV

I Know I Can’s Chief Program Officer, Ashley Logan, went on 10TV to discuss the FAFSA delays and to emphasize the importance of students continuing to fill out the form. Watch the segment here.

The Columbus Dispatch

Our Director of Programs, Marion Meadows, and our Chief Program Officer, Ashley Logan, discuss what the new changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA might mean for students and families in this Columbus Dispatch article.

Columbus CEO

Better Together: How Public-Private Partnerships Help Columbus Tackle Tough Problems

Learn how I Know I Can and other community partners are coming together to support Columbus in this Columbus CEO article about public-private partnerships.

Daytime Columbus

Interview with Robyn Haines

Our Chief of Programs Ashley Logan and 2023 Founder’s Scholarship Recipient Brian Boansi appeared on Daytime Columbus in December. They had a great time talking with Robyn Haines about the importance of college access programs, how students like Brian are supported in high school and beyond, and how the community can get involved to donate and volunteer. Check out their segment!

The Columbus Dispatch

Changes are coming to FAFSA this month. Who are the college financial aid winners, losers?

To help answer questions about the new application and timeline, our Chief Program Officer, Ashley Logan, sat down with Sheridan Hendrix at The Columbus Dispatch. Check out the article.

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Ashley Logan, our Chief Program Officer, hared key FAFSA insights on WTVN’s What Matters with Mindy and Mikaela to discuss changes to the new FAFSA. Listen to the interview to learn more! 

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College Promise Programs Add a “Higher Promise” of Jobs Along with Scholarships

This article discusses The Columbus Promise and other free college programs throughout the country – and how connecting students with internships and apprenticeships can help to shape not just college degrees, but meaningful careers. Check out the article.