Oct 21, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Students on today’s college campuses can vary greatly in age, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status and enrollment type. Students with diverse interests and backgrounds have diverse needs, as well. So how do students go about finding the right college that is the...
Oct 14, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
Online news organization ProPublica recently launched Debt by Degrees, a database that identifies how low-income students are faring at nearly 7,000 higher education institutions in America. Also referred to as “ProPublica’s College Scorecard,” the database utilizes...
Oct 12, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
The Florida Department of Education recently released EdStats, a PK-20 education information portal which connects users to statistical information about PK-12, college, career and adult education and employment outcomes for Florida students, staff and schools. The...
Oct 7, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
For many, the choice to pursue a college degree is motivated by the belief that holding a postsecondary degree or credential assures a brighter future. But for students who must borrow to make college possible, the anticipation of debt and repayment is enough to make...
Sep 24, 2015 | Events, LCAN, News, Research and Policy
The Central Florida College Access Network (CFCAN) and Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) brought together approximately 100 regional college and university leaders, community services providers, high school counselors and students for the GradNation Summit on...
Sep 24, 2015 | News, Research and Policy
With the cost of school weighing heavy on the pockets of college students, building their awareness and simplifying the process for applying to the variety of available financial aid options is key to helping more students afford college. Yet the students who most...
