Nov 21, 2024 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Initiatives, News
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the kickoff of the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the 2024-25 school year, which runs through March 29, 2025. The Challenge encourages schools, districts, and communities to increase the number of graduating...
Nov 8, 2024 | Initiatives
Growing up, Kaydence Johnson often went stargazing with her father. Eventually, those short nights grew into one of the most important aspects of Johnson’s life – a love for astronomy and fascination with rockets. “This passion grew into an interest in aerospace...
Nov 8, 2024 | Initiatives, LCAN, News
Over the summer, communities across Florida came together to ensure the class of 2024 completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form recently experienced an overhaul aimed at streamlining the application after the passage of the FAFSA...
Nov 4, 2024 | Initiatives, News
For the first time, Florida’s college access and success partners are coming together to celebrate first-generation college students to elevate their unique stories while offering tailored resources to support their college journey. As part of the celebration, Florida...
Aug 28, 2024 | Events, Initiatives, News
Register for College 101 Three virtual sessions titled “College 101” will focus on key steps in the college-going process for students. The series, scheduled throughout September, will be hosted on the FloridaShines webpage in collaboration with various statewide...
Aug 13, 2024 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Initiatives, LCAN, News
Watch the Video Throughout the summer, Citrus County students experiencing errors with their 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form turned to a local phone number for help. “People called me at the weirdest times,” said Madison Beauregard, a...
