FCAN Blog
Share the ways you are #Thankful4Pell: NCAN campaign takes place next week
Pell Grants play a crucial role each year in helping millions of low-income students pursue and achieve their postsecondary ambitions. That’s why the National College Access Network (NCAN) has re-launched its annual campaign to help tell the stories behind those...
“First Look” FAFSA completion dashboard for the 2019-20 school year is now available
Thanks to the U.S. Department of Education, information on the number of this school year’s Florida high school seniors who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! FCAN has published a “First Look” data...
Broward Bridge 2 Life hosts more than 1,250 at inaugural college and career expo
For one Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, success sounded a lot like exuberant high school marching bands and spirited rounds of FAFSA-themed “Family Feud".On October 12, Broward Bridge 2 Life (B2L) — Broward County’s local college access network (LCAN) —...
Register today for “Mission Accomplished: Supporting Veteran Student Success”
The number of veterans using military education benefits in Florida has more than tripled since 2000. How can Florida colleges and universities serve those who have served our country in their transition to the civilian workplace? On this webinar, Kenneth...
Emiliano Morales Flores was able to afford college thanks to Florida law
For many students, achieving a college degree turns on their ability to pay the costs of college. Having the means to pay for college is even more critical for undocumented students who, due to their immigration status, are ineligible for federal and state financial...
Nearly half of working-age Floridians now have a credential beyond high school
Newly-released U.S. Census data reveal the proportion of working-age Floridians with a degree or high-quality credential beyond high school rose to 49.6%, compared to 49.3% last year.Florida College Access Network (FCAN) unveiled the state’s new attainment...
Key takeaways from “Support Students Beyond Tuition: A Look at Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses”
For today’s student, financial barriers don’t just end with textbook costs and tuition fees. Even with the various scholarships and aid programs available, there is a great, unspoken need for wraparound services to help students persist to graduation.On...
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today!
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the 2019-20 school year! The challenge calls on schools, districts, and communities to increase the number of graduating high school seniors who...
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...
Register today for “Support Students Beyond Tuition: A Look at Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses”
Organizations, institutions, and community leaders often focus their efforts on college affordability to expand educational access. But for today’s student, financial barriers don’t just end with textbook costs and tuition fees. According to a 2019 state...