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U.S. DOE temporarily halts select FAFSA verification processes for 2021-22 award year
On July 13, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced it was temporarily changing its financial aid verification process for the 2021-22 award year, effective immediately. In a press release, the Department notes the change is in response to impacts of the...
High schoolers report decreased well-being and interest in coursework, putting postsecondary plans at risk
As education professionals prepare to welcome students back in the fall, a summer report from America's Promise Alliance paints a picture of how high schoolers navigated historic upheaval in and out of school over the last year. The report surveyed around 2,500 youth,...
NCAN Guest Blog: How to Use Fit and Match to Increase Student Success
Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network Among students who entered college in the fall of 2014, about 60% completed a degree or certificate six years later. Stopouts represent lost time for students, significant financial burden in terms of loans, and...
IHEP study suggests rethinking common admissions practices
At FCAN, we believe that all Floridians need access to high-quality education after high school to build a talent-strong Florida. Yet, we know that opportunities in education and careers are inequitable, and there are significant gaps in degree attainment for Black,...
“Concerned, Worried, and Anxious:” Recent high school grads explain why they disconnected from education after high school
On June 10, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released its final spring enrollment numbers, and although the findings weren’t surprising, they were severe. Spring enrollment is down compared to last year; across traditional college age students,...
Join the team! FCAN is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator
Florida College Access Network is hiring! We are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator with a passion for increasing college and career readiness, access and success for all Florida students. This position is primarily responsible for coordinating FCAN's College...
Study shows 1 in 4 college students’ unreliable internet makes coursework difficult
The past year has shown us that technology and internet access are essential to modern-day education. Yet, a May report by the Institute of Higher Education Policy finds that access is not enough. Instead, many students with access often lack reliable internet and...
NCAN Guest Blog: Summer is the time to build strong pathways between K-12 and higher ed
By Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network There are few more poignant moments than when students cross the stage and receive their high school diplomas. At that moment, families, district and school administrators, teachers, and everyone else who has helped...
Key takeaways from ‘Paying for College’ Part V — Employer-Supported Education Programs
Guest presenters: Lori Lewis, Director of Education Programs, The Walt Disney Company Angel Iverson, Director for Career Foundations, Career Connections Center, University of Florida Opening Remarks: Evie Cummings, Assistant Provost and Director, UF Online FCAN...
Join us for Part V of FCAN’s “Paying for College” webinar series on June 8
Students and their families are often confused by the myriad ways to pay for college. How to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college? Funding their college education shouldn’t be a mystery. FCAN’s Paying for...