FCAN Blog
Florida Organizations Lead the Way Through FAFSA Beta Testing
Over the past year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) underwent an overhaul to streamline the form for students and families. However, due to an initial botched launch, many faced various challenges accessing and completing the form which unlocks...
A Collective Effort to Boost College Enrollment for the Class of 2025 and 2026 Kicks Off
In a significant step toward increasing college enrollment rates among students, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation have partnered to support seniors at select Title I high schools. The Post-High School College...
FCAN Welcomes Noemi Y. Perez to Board of Advisors
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Noemi Y. Perez, President & CEO of The Immokalee Foundation, to its Board of Advisors. With an extraordinary track record in education and career readiness, Perez brings...
Florida FAFSA Challenge Starts with the Official Launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the kickoff of the Florida FAFSA Challenge for the 2024-25 school year, which runs through March 29, 2025. The Challenge encourages schools, districts, and communities to increase the number of graduating...
Community Organizations Host Summer Activities to Increase FAFSA Completion
Over the summer, communities across Florida came together to ensure the class of 2024 completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form recently experienced an overhaul aimed at streamlining the application after the passage of the FAFSA...
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit
FCAN is working to improve “Access for All” through our vision for a Talent Strong Florida…and we can’t do it without you! This year’s location is at the Hilton Orlando. Register now to secure your spot and be a driving force in shaping the future of education and career success in Florida! The early bird registration rate of $319 saves $50 off the regular registration fee of $369 through March 31.
SAIL to 60: An Update on Degree Attainment in Florida
Diving more deeply into the ACS data we note that while degree attainment has increased for most demographics over the past 5 years, notable gaps in degree attainment among the working age population are observable.
FCAN Partner Connects Professionals with Financial Aid Resources
Florida After School was in the beginning stages of preparing out-of-school time professionals across the state to host local completion events for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – and then two hurricanes crossed Florida. The statewide membership...
Florida’s First-Gen and Fearless College Students Reach for the Stars
Growing up, Kaydence Johnson often went stargazing with her father. Eventually, those short nights grew into one of the most important aspects of Johnson’s life – a love for astronomy and fascination with rockets. “This passion grew into an interest in aerospace...
FCAN Joins the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8
For the first time, Florida’s college access and success partners are coming together to celebrate first-generation college students to elevate their unique stories while offering tailored resources to support their college journey. As part of the celebration, Florida...