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...
Sep 28, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
Newly-released U.S. Census data shows the percent of college-educated Floridians is up for the sixth year in a row, with 39.9% of working-age adults holding an associate’s degree or higher. This increase translates to approximately 182,000 more Floridians ages 25-64...
Sep 21, 2016 | Events, Initiatives, Research and Policy
Figuring out how to support students through the college application and financial aid process can be challenging. Florida College Access Network (Florida CAN) coordinates two statewide initiatives during the fall that can help: Apply Yourself Florida and the Florida...
Sep 9, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
For most Florida students there is no place like home, but for some students going away to college is preferred. An interactive map recently released by the Chronicle of Higher Education reveals over 22 percent of freshmen (or 14,270 students) from Florida are heading...
