Advocacy Spotlight: Capital Region Leaders Support Students Advocating for Universal FAFSA and Need-Based Aid
As part of FCAN’s 2023-24 Advocacy Fellowship,15 students participated in two days of advocacy in Tallahassee to share their stories with legislators. ASPIRE, the local college access network serving Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, partnered with FCAN to recruit...
New Report Illuminates Real Cost of College in Florida
A new report released today by Florida College Access Network highlights opportunities to improve college access and affordability for low-income students in Florida. While tuition, fees, and textbooks stand as primary expenses, most college costs are attributed to living expenses.
2023-24 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Broward Students Raise Awareness on FAFSA Completion
FCAN’s Student Advocacy Fellowship program aims to provide Florida students the opportunity to engage with state policymakers while telling their stories related to policy efforts. The fellowship held its third annual trip to Tallahassee earlier this year with the...
2023-24 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Students Advocate for Universal FAFSA
Amplifying student voices is central to FCAN’s Student Advocacy Fellowship program, which held its third annual trip to Tallahassee earlier this year. Every year, a small group of students is mentored by several of FCAN’s community coalitions across Florida known as...