Advocacy Spotlight: Capital Region Leaders Support Students Advocating for Universal FAFSA and Need-Based Aid
As part of FCAN’s 2023-24 Advocacy Fellowship,15 students participated in two days of advocacy in Tallahassee to share their stories with legislators. ASPIRE, the local college access network serving Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, partnered with FCAN to recruit...
Citrus County Coalition Helps Students Complete Their FAFSA
Watch the Video Throughout the summer, Citrus County students experiencing errors with their 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form turned to a local phone number for help. “People called me at the weirdest times,” said Madison Beauregard, a...
A New Summer Internship Program Connects Tallahassee Students With In-Demand, High-Wage Career Opportunities
High school students in Leon County are now benefitting from a new internship program thanks to a partnership between ASPIRE Capital Region stakeholders, the Tallahassee Talent Development Council, and the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC). Now, 42...
New Report Illuminates Real Cost of College in Florida
A new report released today by Florida College Access Network highlights opportunities to improve college access and affordability for low-income students in Florida. While tuition, fees, and textbooks stand as primary expenses, most college costs are attributed to living expenses.
