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FCAN Advocacy Fellows Elevate Student Voices in Tallahassee
A group of student advocacy fellows, supported by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), traveled to the state’s capital from March 10-12 for the fourth annual FCAN Advocacy Day in Tallahassee. This unique program empowers students with the skills and confidence...
Driving Opportunity for All: CFEED’s Data-Driven Approach to Student Success
At this year’s Talent Strong Florida Summit, one of the most compelling sessions underscores the direct link between education and opportunity: CFEED: Interactive Readiness Model - Driving Opportunity for All in K-12 and Higher Education. This session will explore...
Florida has billions to gain by making college affordable for everyone | Opinion
Originally published by Sun Sentinel (March 17, 2025) and Orlando Sentinel (March 14, 2025)Written by Braulio Colón, Executive Director, Florida College Access Network View article on the Orlando Sentinel website A growing chorus of skeptics question whether a college...
Register for “Emergency Aid in Florida: Bridging the Gap to College Completion” webinar
Join the Florida College Access Network on Thursday, March 27, at 3:30 PM ET for an important discussion on emergency aid programs and their role in supporting student success. This timely webinar presents new research findings from HCM Strategists on emergency aid...
FCAN and FASFAA Webinar Informs High School Counselors on the 2025-26 FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides various types of aid to support eligible students to pay for college with federal grants, loans, work study programs, state aid, as well as institutional aid. The 2025-26 FAFSA opened in November after...
Empowering the Future: The Immokalee Foundation’s Community-Driven Career Pathways Program
Located in Southwest Florida, just 35 miles east of Naples, Immokalee is home to a large agricultural community where many families suffer intergenerational poverty and very low educational attainment. By partnering with Collier County Public Schools, Florida Gulf...
Key Takeaways from “Innovative Approaches to Increasing FAFSA Completion: From Data to Action”
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) recently convened national experts to explore innovative strategies for increasing FAFSA completion rates. With Florida’s current completion rate at 24%, the webinar showcased successful approaches from across the country...
Home-Grown Talent: The Far-Reaching Benefits When Companies Invest in Their Employees’ Education Beyond High School
Last August, the American Opportunity Index (AOI) published its Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career. Its list of the top 50 employers for high school graduates recognizes that the opportunity to climb the career-advancement ladder for young people...
Nominations Now Open for FCAN’s 2025 Innovator Awards
FCAN invites you to nominate an innovator from your school, business, or community who utilized innovative strategies to increase the effectiveness of the College Ready Florida initiatives, strengthen workforce education, or encourage FAFSA completion. As we continue...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Preview
Additional focus on Bright Futures, Student’s Academic and Career Plans in High School, A New Approach for Postsecondary Bachelor's Degree and Certificate Attainment Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 4. The committee weeks...