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FCAN Announces 2025-26 Florida FAFSA Challenge Winners

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...

Why The Talent Strong Florida Summit Matters Now

Apr 16, 2026 | Events, News

More than 300 practitioners from K–12, colleges, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and philanthropy are gathering at the Talent Strong Florida Summit on May 6-8 in Tampa with a shared purpose: to close Florida’s attainment gap. The convening is designed to align...

2026 Florida Legislative Session Policy Recap

Mar 26, 2026 | News, Research and Policy

READ THE RECAP New laws would expand the Guardian Program, create advanced course incentives, standardize GPA calculations, and address workforce shortages. Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session concluded on the 60th and final day without passage of the state...

Welcoming Two New Leaders to the FCAN Board of Advisors

Mar 13, 2026 | News

Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is excited to announce the addition of two leaders to our Board of Advisors: Judith Fletcher and Dr. Christopher (Chris) M. Mullin. Both bring deep experience in philanthropy, education, and public policy, along with a shared...

AmeriCorps Has a Role in College Access. Here’s What’s Happening in Florida.

Mar 11, 2026 | News

This week is National AmeriCorps Week — a moment to recognize the Americans who serve their communities through one of the country’s most flexible federal service programs. Some Florida organizations are already using AmeriCorps to connect students to college. More...

Tampa Bay Unlocks a Billion-Dollar Opportunity: How College Access Drives Regional Prosperity

Mar 4, 2026 | News

What is a 10% increase in college enrollment worth to Tampa Bay? Try nearly $1 billion a year. That was the headline finding when business leaders, educators, philanthropists, and civic champions gathered at Community Foundation Tampa Bay this month to explore how...

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