Jun 16, 2026 | News, Research and Policy
Register Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session has officially concluded, following the regular 60-day session and a special session to complete the 2026-2027 state budget. The budget now awaits the Governor’s signature and will take effect July 1, 2026, pending...
Jun 10, 2026 | News, Research and Policy
After regular session adjourned in March, legislators reconvened in a May special session to complete the 2026-2027 state budget. University Boards of Trustees can now set fees for out-of-state students, while Florida continues to hold the line on in-state tuition....
May 26, 2026 | LCAN, News
Last month, dozens of educators, employers, healthcare partners and community leaders gathered in Hernando County for the Talent Strong Pasco Hernando breakfast, a regional convening hosted by the Spark Pasco Hernando College Access Network and the Florida College...
May 14, 2026 | News, Research and Policy
READ THE REPORT Nearly 2 million people have moved to Florida since 2020. Over the past four years, the state has added more than 1.2 million jobs, the second-fastest growth rate in the country. Then you look at FAFSA completion rates. The Florida College Access...
May 13, 2026 | Events, News
Florida is the #1 state in the nation for year-over-year FAFSA completion improvement. Last week, the people who helped earn that ranking gathered in Tampa for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit. Over three days, 350 summit attendees heard from national leaders,...
Apr 30, 2026 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, News
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign aimed at increasing the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Through...
