Oct 1, 2018 | Initiatives
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the 2018-19 school year! The challenge calls on schools, districts, and communities to increase the number of graduating high school seniors who complete the Free Application...
Apr 24, 2018 | Initiatives
In May 2013, then-First Lady Michelle Obama attended her first College Signing Day event in San Antonio, Texas. Since then, Mrs. Obama has celebrated College Signing Day every May, hosting large rallies that celebrate the plans students have made for life after high...
Apr 12, 2018 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Initiatives, Research and Policy
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is excited to announce the winners of the 2018 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the proportion of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Through the end of...
Apr 2, 2018 | Events, Initiatives
On Thursday, March 29, Florida College Access Network was pleased to host Eric Waldo, executive director for Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room initiative, for a webinar highlighting exciting opportunities for schools hosting Florida College Decision Day events. Mr....
Mar 16, 2018 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Initiatives
The Florida FAFSA Challenge wraps up March 31, and Florida is still about 12,900 FAFSAs away from reaching the goal of improving FAFSA completion by 5% over last year. One way to boost your school’s FAFSA performance and — most importantly — help ensure your students...
Mar 15, 2018 | Events, Initiatives
Need some free money to boost your Florida College Decision Day event? With the support of the College Football Playoff Foundation, educators may apply for grants worth up to $500 to help cover costs for their event! Now in its third year, Florida College Decision Day...
