FCAN Blog
Florida Legislature Advances Bill to Require FAFSA Instruction in High School Curriculum
New legislation aims to increase college access by ensuring all Florida students understand their financial aid options. In a major step toward increasing college access and affordability, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to include Free Application for...
Florida Students Call for FAFSA Awareness to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education
A growing group of Florida college students are calling for standardized financial aid education—especially information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) —to be integrated into high school curriculums. Seniors who complete the FAFSA are 84%...
Empowering Futures: Students Advocate for Expanded Dual Enrollment Access Across Florida
Students from Florida College Access Network’s (FCAN) Advocacy Fellowship are raising their voices to champion dual enrollment programs, calling on lawmakers to simplify funding and expand access for high school students across the state. These advocates — many of...
Florida Students Advocate for College Access in D.C. at National Leadership Summit
Three advocacy student fellows sponsored by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to participate in the National College Attainment Network’s (NCAN) 2025 Inaugural Leadership Summit. This marked the students’ first...
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...
Harnessing Data to Drive Workforce Success: Dr. Carrie Henderson to Present at Talent Strong Florida Summit
As Florida continues to align education with workforce demands, data-driven decision-making remains at the heart of economic growth. The Talent Strong Florida Summit, hosted by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), will feature a session dedicated to empowering...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Update
FAFSA Awareness in High School, Changes to Calculations for Dual Enrollment, Increased Focus on Apprenticeship Pathways, and Budgets ReleasedThe 2025 regular legislative session is scheduled to end on May 2, and thus far, leadership from the Governor down to Committee...
Closing the Gap – Fueling Florida’s Workforce at Talent Strong Florida Summit
At the upcoming Talent Strong Florida Summit on May 5-7 in Orlando, one of the standout sessions will focus on strengthening Florida's workforce through collaborative partnerships and education alignment. The session, titled Closing the Gap - Fueling Florida's...
Experience the Power of Higher Education at the Talent Strong Florida Summit
The Talent Strong Florida Summit is the premier event where education stakeholders, community leaders, and economic development champions from multiple sectors come together to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Hosted by the Florida College Access Network...
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...