Jan 18, 2016 | News, Research and Policy
The Florida Higher Education Coordinating Council has released its annual report for 2015, recommending that state leaders address areas of performance metrics, articulation, incentives for business and education partnerships, and better alignment and prioritization...
Dec 14, 2015 | Initiatives, Research and Policy
Florida CAN is challenging all Florida schools and districts to boost FAFSA completion rates in 2016! While most Floridians would agree that a postsecondary education is important, college feels out of reach to many Florida students who fear they won’t be able to...
Nov 18, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Troy Miller, Associate Director for Research and Policy for the Florida College Access Network, presented before the Florida House of Representatives’ Education Appropriations Subcommittee yesterday on student loan default rates in Florida. The presentation...
Nov 16, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
A college degree brings with it the promise of a brighter future. And for many, a brighter future means finding a stable job with a sustainable income, or being able to advance in an existing career. However, postsecondary education, for many students, does not come...
Nov 10, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Florida House Bill 851, passed into law in July 2014, allows eligible Florida high school graduates to pay in-state college tuition rates regardless of their or their parents’ immigration status. According to a new report by the Florida College Access Network, 2,475...
Oct 26, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Last month, the U.S Department of Education released the new and improved College Scorecard, a user and mobile-friendly online database that empowers students and their families to make smart decisions about where to enroll for higher education. The College Scorecard...