FCAN Blog
Transfer students face challenges with ambition and resilience
Their stories show the need for increased support In higher education, transfer students navigate unconventional paths, weaving ambition, challenges, and resilience into their journeys. During a student panel at the 2023 Florida Summit on Accelerating Transfer...
2024-25 FAFSA To Launch by December 31, But Challenges Remain
By Kim Cook, NCAN CEO Reading time: Four minutes The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will launch by December 31, 2023, according to an electronic announcement posted today by the US Department of Education (ED). Since 2016, the FAFSA has...
Call for Presentation Proposals: 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Florida College Access Network is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit, to be held May 8-10 at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway. The 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit is the premier event where...
Key Takeaways from “Florida Math Pathways: Putting Students at the Center” Webinar
Florida College Access Network hosted a webinar on Thursday, October 26, 2023 focused on how the new Florida Math Pathways being piloted this school year will put students at the center when fully implemented during the 2024-25 academic year. Keynote speaker, Kiaira...
Save the Date: 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit to take place at the Hilton Orlando
Exciting News! We're excited to announce next year's location for the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place at the Hilton Orlando. Mark your calendars for a premier event that convenes passionate education stakeholders from multiple sectors to network, learn,...
Register for “Collaborative Data-Sharing in Florida” Webinar
Aimed at enhancing student success from preschool through higher education, the Central Florida Educational Ecosystem Database (CFEED) is a powerful tool for change that is unique to both Florida and the United States. In FCAN’s November “Hot Topics” webinar, you will...
Bridge 2 Life’s Students Create Digital Content to Promote College-Readiness
By Colleen Lockwood, Director, Broward County Local College Access Network, Bridge 2 Life Three years ago, Bridge 2 Life (B2L), Broward County's local college access network, established a Student Digital Content Creator (DCC) team to build a platform for students to...
ASPIRE Capital Region Partners Host Career Expo for Students
By Corrie Melton, Vice President of Membership and Talent Development, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce ASPIRE Capital Region partners recently hosted the inaugural North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) career expo. Although the event is not an official event of...
FCAN welcomes Ashley Butler and Channing D. Thornton to its board of advisors
The Florida College Access Network’s Board of Advisors is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to its ranks: Ashley Butler, President and Franchisor of Ice Cold Air, and Channing D. Thornton, Executive Vice President at Regions Financial...
FCAN Selects 15 Student Advocacy Fellows to Champion Education Policy Change
FCAN selects a cohort of 15 student advocacy fellows to participate in its third annual Advocacy Day in Tallahassee. This event provides students with a unique platform to engage with elected officials and champion needed improvements in education policies. "Student...