FCAN Blog
Call for Presentation Proposals: 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Florida College Access Network is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit, to be held May 5-7, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort (1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836). Proposals are due by November...
Florida State Board of Education Adopts New Rule on the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education (GATE) Program
Last week during the State Board of Education’s virtual September meeting, the Board approved a new rule to implement the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education (GATE) Program, created under Senate Bill 7032 (2024). This bill was passed to provide an...
FCAN’s Efforts to Advocate for Florida Students
Strong advocacy work happens year-round, not just during the legislative session and related committee weeks. FCAN recently took to the road and headed up to Tallahassee to connect with legislators, legislative committee staff, and other important statewide partners...
Key Takeaways from “Summer FAFSA Strategies: How Florida Closed Gaps for the Class of 2024” Webinar
Florida’s college access community rallied this summer to boost FAFSA completion rates for the Class of 2024, overcoming significant challenges posed by a delayed rollout. The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) recently convened key partners to showcase strategies...
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...