FCAN Blog
Register today for “Mission Accomplished: Supporting Veteran Student Success”
The number of veterans using military education benefits in Florida has more than tripled since 2000. How can Florida colleges and universities serve those who have served our country in their transition to the civilian workplace? On this webinar, Kenneth...
Emiliano Morales Flores was able to afford college thanks to Florida law
For many students, achieving a college degree turns on their ability to pay the costs of college. Having the means to pay for college is even more critical for undocumented students who, due to their immigration status, are ineligible for federal and state financial...
Nearly half of working-age Floridians now have a credential beyond high school
Newly-released U.S. Census data reveal the proportion of working-age Floridians with a degree or high-quality credential beyond high school rose to 49.6%, compared to 49.3% last year.Florida College Access Network (FCAN) unveiled the state’s new attainment...
Key takeaways from “Support Students Beyond Tuition: A Look at Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses”
For today’s student, financial barriers don’t just end with textbook costs and tuition fees. Even with the various scholarships and aid programs available, there is a great, unspoken need for wraparound services to help students persist to graduation.On...
The Florida FAFSA Challenge starts today!
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the 2019-20 school year! The challenge calls on schools, districts, and communities to increase the number of graduating high school seniors who...
Jessie Padgett earns independence — and Pell Grant dollars — following verification
Federal financial aid eligibility for students who are considered dependents is largely determined using parental income and other asset information. For students who are on their own from a young age and struggle to keep a roof over their heads much less pay for...
Register today for “Support Students Beyond Tuition: A Look at Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses”
Organizations, institutions, and community leaders often focus their efforts on college affordability to expand educational access. But for today’s student, financial barriers don’t just end with textbook costs and tuition fees. According to a 2019 state...
Citrus County Coalition offers year-round college application support for seniors
Citrus County is helping the Class of 2020 stave off senioritis by providing a slew of student supports design to help them successfully complete the college application process. The effort is led by the Citrus County Coalition for College and Careers, which kicked...
Axel Soto learned valuable lessons after two bouts of FAFSA verification
Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the college-going process. However, each year, about one third of all high school seniors who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — and 50% of low-income filers — are selected for verification, a...
Call for Presentation Proposals — Florida College Access Network Summit: Better Together 2020
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the Florida College Access Network Summit: Better Together 2020 at the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South on May 12-13, 2020. Submissions are due...