Jessie Padgett earns independence — and Pell Grant dollars — following verification
Federal financial aid eligibility for students who are considered dependents is largely determined using parental income and other asset information. For students who are on their own from a young age and struggle to keep a roof over their heads much less pay for...
Axel Soto learned valuable lessons after two bouts of FAFSA verification
Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the college-going process. However, each year, about one third of all high school seniors who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — and 50% of low-income filers — are selected for verification, a...
Teri Jones — Making an impact in Brevard County
Teri Jones was one of three Workforce Education Innovators recognized by Florida College Access Network at the 2019 FCAN Summit. This follow-up story highlights Jones’ work as a community leader helping to address a chronic shortage of healthcare workers by providing...
Polk Vision is helping middle school counselors engage students in post-secondary planning
A new initiative seeks to help Polk County students become more engaged in the college and career planning process prior to entering high school. This summer, Polk Vision — the county’s leading collective impact organization, which also serves as Polk’s...