FCAN Blog
Communities Take Bold Steps to Prevent Summer Melt
As high school graduation celebrations settle in, education partners across Florida are focused on tackling “summer melt”—the all-too-common scenario where students with college plans fail to enroll in the fall. Through creative programs and local partnerships,...
Miami-Dade Vice Principal Leads the Charge in College and Career Readiness
As students across the state plan for their future, Academy for Innovative Education in Miami-Dade County is making exceptional strides thanks to the tireless efforts of Vice Principal Dorremi Canelo. A former school counselor, Canelo has transitioned into a...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap
There is no budget yet but efforts to support college access and student success advanced this session. The 2025 Legislative Session did not conclude within the regular 60-day timeframe and has been extended. Both chambers have agreed to extend the session to...
New Guide Boosts FAFSA Awareness Statewide, Supporting New Financial Literacy Legislation
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has launched a new resource — "Strengthening Statewide FAFSA Completion"—to help families, schools, and communities boost access to college financial aid and drive progress toward Florida’s talent and workforce goals....
Sandalwood High School Champions FAFSA Completion with Year-Round Support for Students and Families
Sandalwood High School in Duval County is leading the charge in ensuring students and families are equipped to navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Through a year-round, multi-faceted approach, the school has created a strong culture...
ASPIRE Capital Region Launches New Education Data Tools to Drive Strategic Collaboration in Leon County
A new education data dashboard and summary publication is now available in Leon County, marking a major milestone in ASPIRE Capital Region’s effort to enhance data-informed decision-making across education and workforce initiatives. Developed through a collaborative...
Highlights from the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit
This year’s Talent Strong Florida Summit – Higher Education, Higher Rewards – convened in Orlando, FL with a community of over 350 passionate education stakeholders and community leaders from multiple sectors who share a common goal: to build a Florida where every...
Florida Legislature Advances Bill to Require FAFSA Instruction in High School Curriculum
New legislation aims to increase college access by ensuring all Florida students understand their financial aid options. In a major step toward increasing college access and affordability, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to include Free Application for...
Florida Students Call for FAFSA Awareness to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education
A growing group of Florida college students are calling for standardized financial aid education—especially information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) —to be integrated into high school curriculums. Seniors who complete the FAFSA are 84%...
Empowering Futures: Students Advocate for Expanded Dual Enrollment Access Across Florida
Students from Florida College Access Network’s (FCAN) Advocacy Fellowship are raising their voices to champion dual enrollment programs, calling on lawmakers to simplify funding and expand access for high school students across the state. These advocates — many of...