Oct 26, 2016 | Events, Research and Policy
Florida CAN recently hosted Jeff Strohl, director of research at Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce on a webinar about postsecondary degrees and credentials. Dr. Strohl discussed the questions and challenges states face when setting goals...
Oct 18, 2016 | Initiatives, Research and Policy
Note: The full FAFSA Finish Line data dashboard for the 2016-17 school year has been released. Click here to view FAFSA completion rates by state, district or school. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Education, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)...
Oct 14, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) is available now for students to complete, with over $150 billion in federal financial aid available to use for college or career school. Yet, less than half of high school seniors fill out the form before they...
Oct 5, 2016 | Events, Initiatives, Research and Policy
The second annual Florida FAFSA Challenge has begun! To celebrate the beginning of FAFSA season, Florida College Access Network is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 18th at 2pm to kick off the FAFSA Challenge and provide counselors, advisors, mentors and other...
Oct 4, 2016 | Initiatives, News, Research and Policy
Florida College Access Network is pleased to announce the second annual Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide call to action to schools, districts and communities to help more graduating high school seniors get money for college by applying for the Free Application for...
Sep 29, 2016 | Events, Research and Policy
Over 60% of future jobs will require some form of postsecondary education or training, but what are the skills needed to fill this demand? What about the various credentials, including college degrees, postsecondary certificates and industry certifications, that can...