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College 101 Series Aims to Educate Students on the College and Career Process
Three virtual sessions titled “College 101” will focus on key steps in the college-going process for students. The series, scheduled throughout September, will be hosted on the FloridaShines webpage in collaboration with various statewide partners. Each session aims...
Register for “Summer FAFSA Strategies: Closing the Gap for the Class of 2024” webinar
In an unprecedented summer for FAFSA completion efforts, Florida's college access community rose to the challenge, implementing innovative strategies to support the Class of 2024. Despite a delayed and problematic FAFSA rollout, these dedicated professionals have made...
FutureMakers Coalition Receives Grant to Enhance Rural Education and Employment
FutureMakers Coalition, a local college access network serving Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties, has been selected to participate in multi-year long program that aims to strengthen rural higher education and employment systems. The grant by...
Advocacy Spotlight: Capital Region Leaders Support Students Advocating for Universal FAFSA and Need-Based Aid
As part of FCAN’s 2023-24 Advocacy Fellowship,15 students participated in two days of advocacy in Tallahassee to share their stories with legislators. ASPIRE, the local college access network serving Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, partnered with FCAN to recruit...
Citrus County Coalition Helps Students Complete Their FAFSA
Throughout the summer, Citrus County students experiencing errors with their 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form turned to a local phone number for help. “People called me at the weirdest times,” said Madison Beauregard, a freshman at the...
A New Summer Internship Program Connects Tallahassee Students With In-Demand, High-Wage Career Opportunities
High school students in Leon County are now benefitting from a new internship program thanks to a partnership between ASPIRE Capital Region stakeholders, the Tallahassee Talent Development Council, and the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC). Now, 42...
New Report Illuminates Real Cost of College in Florida
A new report released today by Florida College Access Network highlights opportunities to improve college access and affordability for low-income students in Florida. While tuition, fees, and textbooks stand as primary expenses, most college costs are attributed to living expenses.
Florida State Board of Education Adopts Rule on New Specialized AA Transfer Degrees
Last week during the State Board of Education’s July meeting, the Board approved a new rule creating the new specialized AA transfer degree (SAAT) for Florida College System (FCS) students. The action comes from House Bill 1285, passed earlier this year during the...
2023-24 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Broward Students Raise Awareness on FAFSA Completion
FCAN’s Student Advocacy Fellowship program aims to provide Florida students the opportunity to engage with state policymakers while telling their stories related to policy efforts. The fellowship held its third annual trip to Tallahassee earlier this year with the...
Florida’s College Access Organizations Rally to Boost FAFSA Completion
The #DotheFAFSA campaign aims to reach Class of 2024 high school seniors Florida’s community coalitions are rallying around the #DoTheFAFSA messaging campaign to encourage more seniors to complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)...