Past Events
Registration Opens for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Registration is now open for Florida College Access Network's (FCAN) annual Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place May 6-8, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Building on the momentum of previous themes “Access for All” and “Higher Education, Higher Rewards,” this...
Register for “Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System” webinar
Florida is a long-time leader in P-20W data. Opportunities exist to ensure Florida continues to lead the way. Florida is uniquely positioned to elevate its statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) into a powerful engine for data-driven decision-making – providing the...
Key Takeaways from “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” Webinar
Florida’s FAFSA completion rates jumped 7.8 percentage points this year, unlocking millions in financial aid for over 113,000 students. The Florida College Access Network brought together the regional organizations behind this success to share exactly how they did it,...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit, to be held May 6-8 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay (2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607). The Talent Strong Florida Summit is the...
Register for “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” webinar
Florida College Access Network is bringing together three regional community organizations who have demonstrated measurable success in helping students navigate the FAFSA process. Their outstanding work in FAFSA completion deserves recognition and can inspire other...
Key Takeaways from “2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
Running 45 days longer than normal, Florida’s 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, after passing 262 bills and a balanced budget totaling $115.1 billion. On July 15, during our 2025 Legislative Session Recap webinar, special guests Senator Alexis...
Register for “Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Recap” webinar
Florida's 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, with lawmakers passing a $115.1 billion budget, supporting a variety of new and continued initiatives. Major changes include a new funding structure for accelerated courses such as Dual Enrollment and...
Highlights from the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit
This year’s Talent Strong Florida Summit – Higher Education, Higher Rewards – convened in Orlando, FL with a community of over 350 passionate education stakeholders and community leaders from multiple sectors who share a common goal: to build a Florida where every...
Unlocking FAFSA Success: FCAN and FLDOE Equip Educators with Powerful Tools at Talent Strong Florida Summit
With financial aid playing a crucial role in college access, the Talent Strong Florida Summit is bringing together experts from the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and Florida College Access Network (FCAN) to equip...
Key Takeaways from “Emergency Aid in Florida: Bridging the Gap to College Completion” webinar
The Florida College Access Network recently convened experts to highlight successful emergency aid program models and practical implementation strategies. With over 75% of Florida students who left college citing financial reasons, the webinar explored how emergency...