Mar 1, 2018 | Research and Policy
For the third time in the state’s history, the Florida Constitution Revision Commission has been assembled to examine the Florida Constitution and propose changes for voter consideration. Today, Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has released an overview of the...
Feb 6, 2018 | Research and Policy
As the 2018 Florida Legislative Session approaches its mid-point, the pace around Tallahassee is quickening. The time for committees to hear and act on bills will be winding down soon, and at this point, it will be difficult for proposals that have yet to be heard by...
Jan 31, 2018 | Florida FAFSA Challenge, Research and Policy
By Amy Bolick, statewide programs coordinator, and Kimberly Lent, senior research associate Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step many students take to access federal, state, and institutional sources of financial aid....
Jan 23, 2018 | Events, Research and Policy
Each year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveys employers to determine the professional skills they most value. Communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism top the list. Students develop these skills through their...
Jan 22, 2018 | Events, Research and Policy
While labor economists predict that 60% of all jobs by 2025 will require a postsecondary credential, there is a common misconception that a bachelor’s degree is the only pathway to career success. FCAN’s first webinar of 2018 featured Neil Ridley, director of state...
Jan 18, 2018 | Initiatives, Research and Policy
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the release of this year’s Florida FAFSA Challenge Dashboard, which provides district and state-level data on high school seniors who have completed FAFSA to date during the 2017-18 school year. The Florida...
