ACT Testing Information
Click HERE to visit the ACT homepage to find information on testing locations, dates, test prep, and more.
2025-2026 Test Dates:
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
October 18th | September 12th | September 30th |
December 13th | November 7th | November 24th |
February 14th | January 9th | January 23rd |
April 11th | March 6th | March 24th |
June 13th | May 8th | May 29th |
July 11th | June 5th | June 24th |
SAT Testing Information
Click HERE to visit the SAT homepage to find information on testing locations, dates, test prep, and more.
2025-2026 Test Dates:
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
October 4th | September 19th | September 23rd |
November 8th | October 24th | October 28th |
December 6th | November 21st | November 25th |
March 14th | February 27th | March 3rd |
May 2nd | April 17th | April 21st |
June 6th | May 22nd | May 26th |
Did you know...
While the ACT / SAT are optional for most college acceptance requirements now, it can still benefit you to take the test(s). Here are some reasons why:
Some colleges still use your test scores to help determine your Financial Aid package.
Some scholarships will ask for your test scores as part of the application process.
Some colleges are still using test scores as part of your acceptance process.
The tests are designed to give you an idea of how well prepared you are for college-level work AND to give you
experience taking an exam of this caliber.
SWCC Information
Registered Apprenticeship Information
According to Earn and Learn Iowa, becoming a Registered Apprentice means you’re on the path to a rewarding career where you’ll earn a paycheck from day one - your chance to earn and learn.
Click HERE for information on Iowa's Earn and Learn program through Iowa Workforce Development.
Regent Universities
Ever wondered what it takes to be accepted into one of Iowa's Regent Universities (Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa)? Use the Regent Admissions Index (RAI) Calculator to find your index score. If you have the minimum number of required high school courses and score a 245 or higher on the index, you meet the automatic acceptance criteria for ISU, UNI, and College of Liberal Arts at UofI.
Curious how your SWCC credits will transfer to one of the regent universities? Check out the transfer in Iowa document they put together here or visit the Transfer in Iowa website here for more information!
FAFSA
For information on filing the FAFSA, click here. For additional information on FAFSA, scholarships, paying for college, etc. please feel free to visit the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) site, here.
Before filing the FAFSA, students AND parents must create their FSA ID 3-5 days beforehand. Your FSA ID is essentially just your login information for any and all FAFSA applications. You can create your FSA ID here.