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Higher education institutions are just now recovering their enrollment numbers from COVID – can the Better FAFSA cause new declines?
The FAFSA Simplification Act was a bipartisan effort from Congress to streamline the application for students and parents nationwide and expand access to federal Pell Grants, so more students may receive this financial assistance. With a series of delays and technical...
Breaking Down the Talent Strong Florida Summit Theme: Access for All
As we approach the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit, we hope you will take time to reflect on this year's theme, "Access for All." The FCAN team provided insight into the summit theme to inspire attendees on our vision of working together to achieve success for...
Announcing General Session Speakers for the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit
FCAN is overjoyed to announce this year's General Session Speakers for the Talent Strong Florida Summit! Our speakers bring unique perspectives from their experiences and include trailblazing first-generation college graduates, passionate education leaders, strategic...
FAFSA Week of Action Aims to Raise Awareness About the Form
The White House and U.S Department of Education (ED) announced April 15-19 as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Week of Action. During this week, high school counselors, principals, after school programs, nonprofit organizations, and more are encouraged...
Key Takeaways from “Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
After another sixty days, Florida’s regular legislative session adjourned on Friday, March 8 after passing 211 bills and a balanced budget totaling $117.46 billion. FCAN has released a recap brief to provide an overview of the higher education legislation passed. Some...
Announcing the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit Sponsors
Florida College Access Network is proud to announce this year's sponsors for the Talent Strong Florida Summit!Together, we are working to create a talent strong Florida that promotes college readiness, access, and success. Thanks to the support of our sponsors,...
Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session Recap
Healthcare education, an alternative pathway to graduation, specialized transfer degrees, and career and technical education topped this year’s list of priorities. The 2024 regular legislative session adjourned sine die on Friday, March 8. Lawmakers passed a $117.46...
Register for “Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session Recap” webinar
Florida's 2024 regular legislative session adjourned on Friday, March 8, with lawmakers passing 211 bills and a $117.46 billion budget, supporting a variety of new and continued initiatives. Major policy changes include a public school deregulation package after last...
Community Organizations Team Up to Reignite the Florida FAFSA Challenge in Escambia County
With the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) release in December 2023, schools and community organizations have had less time to prepare students and their families to fill out the form. In addition, due to the FAFSA Simplification Act, the...
Announcing the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit Keynote Speakers
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is excited to announce this year's Keynote Session Speakers for the Talent Strong Florida Summit - Access for All! "We're thrilled to have Maurice Allen, Paul J. Luna, and Narietha Carter-McClain as this year's keynote speakers....