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...
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...
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...
