Jun 15, 2022 | Events, Initiatives, LCAN
FCAN’s Florida College Decision Day initiative aims to celebrate all students’ postsecondary plans and is an adaptation of the NCAA’s National College Signing Day, which spotlights students who have received athletic scholarships. While Gainesville might be best-known...
Apr 18, 2022 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Initiatives
VIEW THE DASHBOARD We are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the proportion of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As of April 1, 33.1% of Florida...
Apr 12, 2022 | Initiatives, News, Research and Data
Have your students noticed lower Pell Grant awards this year? If so, they may be in families who received unemployment benefits in 2020, thus resulting in a higher Expected Family Contribution (EFC) – the number representing income and assets used to determine...
Mar 31, 2022 | Initiatives, News
Mobilizing students to plan for their futures takes great effort. That challenge was especially daunting this past year, as students continued to navigate the complexities of the college-going process during a pandemic. That’s why FCAN is excited to recognize a...
Mar 31, 2022 | Initiatives, News
In order to earn the credentials to achieve a rewarding career, all Floridians need increased access to high-quality workforce training and education. That’s why FCAN is pleased to announce the honoree of the fourth annual Workforce Education Innovator Award, which...
Feb 2, 2022 | Initiatives
Affordability is one of the biggest barriers for students to achieve an education beyond high school. Students have difficulty funding their academic careers without accumulating debt in the process. That is why the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is...