Feb 12, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
There are 40 more reasons to complete the FAFSA this year! The Office of Federal Student Aid has announced this year’s maximum Pell award is $5,815, a $40 increase from the 2015-16 award year. The Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students with financial need who...
Feb 9, 2016 | Initiatives, Research and Policy
The Florida FAFSA Challenge has begun! Students can now complete the 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines eligibility for over $150 billion in federal financial aid programs that can be used to attend postsecondary institutions...
Feb 9, 2016 | Initiatives, News, Research and Policy
Florida College Access Network (Florida CAN) has released FAFSA completion data for the 2015-16 school year on its new and improved FAFSA Finish Line data dashboard. The dashboard includes data for over 600 public schools in Florida and allows users to view school,...
Feb 8, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
When it comes to the completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the early bird gets the worm (more money!). To ensure you receive the best financial aid package possible, complete the FAFSA as soon as you can after the application becomes...
Jan 28, 2016 | Initiatives, News, Research and Policy
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the strongest predictor of college-going rates in Florida, according to new research by Florida College Access Network (Florida CAN). Florida CAN analyzed data from over 460 Florida public schools to...
Jan 21, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
For many students, the biggest barrier to college is the cost. But it doesn’t have to be, according to a video broadcast earlier this month on PBS member station WEDU in Tampa. The segment was featured on WEDU Quest, a monthly series that captures the latest...
