Education is transformational.
Today’s students can start anywhere to develop a lifelong career- a college degree or certificate is a great start.
72% of jobs will require education beyond high school by 2031. Studies show that postsecondary education is the surest path to stability, prosperity, and greater lifetime earnings. The impact is life-changing.
Higher education, Higher rewards.Â
College Ready Florida is a series of four statewide initiatives aimed at supporting a college-going culture by helping students plan for their futures, navigate the college-going process, and access and complete a postsecondary education. These initiatives focus on students at all grade levels and place special emphasis on low-income and first-generation college students.
College Ready Florida Initiatives
Apply Yourself Florida
Every student that enrolls into college brings social and fiscal benefits into their community, also increasing their lifetime earnings. Apply Yourself Florida helps students with completing their college application–a crucial first step.
Florida FAFSA Challenge
Seniors who complete the FAFSA are 84% more likely to immediately enroll in college (NCAN, 2024). The Florida FAFSA Challenge encourages students to complete applications for federal financial aid.
College Decision Day
College Decision Day celebrates all students for their college plans, including 4-year college, 2-year college, technical school, or the military.
Plan It Florida
In every stage of a student’s education, there is a career pathway tied to student success. 72% of jobs will require education beyond high school by 2031. Plan It Florida helps students graduate high school with a college or career plan.
How to Participate:
Sign up to be a host site.
Public high schools and community organizations like Local College Access Networks (LCANs), Boys and Girls clubs, YMCAs, and libraries can all host College Ready Florida events.
Stay in touch.
Receive updates from FCAN’s mailing list to learn more about upcoming opportunities.
Spread the word!
Share your stories on social media using the hashtags #PlanItFL, #ApplyYourselfFL, #FAFSAFL, and #DecisionDayFL.
Did you know? FCAN is committed to empowering Floridian’s through education. Achieving this goal requires active collaboration. Learn more with FCAN research, data, and tools.