FCAN Blog
REACH Manatee Relaunches with Renewed Focus on Postsecondary Success and Economic Growth
Earlier this month, community leaders gathered to relaunch REACH Manatee, the county’s Local College Access Network (LCAN), marking a new chapter in efforts to expand postsecondary opportunities and strengthen the local workforce. Hosted by Manatee Community...
State of College Access Key Metrics Dashboard
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) launched the State of College Access Key Metrics Dashboard, a powerful new resource that captures the state of college access, readiness, and success within the context of population and economic changes across Florida....
Register for “Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System” webinar
Florida is a long-time leader in P-20W data. Opportunities exist to ensure Florida continues to lead the way. Florida is uniquely positioned to elevate its statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) into a powerful engine for data-driven decision-making – providing the...
Brief Release: Pell Students Attending Florida State Universities
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has released a new policy brief: Florida Aims to Boost the Number of Pell Students Attending Our State Universities: What Can Be Done to Achieve This Goal? The brief applauds the State University System goal, presents key...
Key Takeaways from “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” Webinar
Florida’s FAFSA completion rates jumped 7.8 percentage points this year, unlocking millions in financial aid for over 113,000 students. The Florida College Access Network brought together the regional organizations behind this success to share exactly how they did it,...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to issue a call for presentation proposals for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit, to be held May 6-8 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay (2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607). The Talent Strong Florida Summit is the...
Florida FAFSA Challenge Launches with 2026–27 FAFSA Cycle
With the full release of the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is proud to launch the Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide initiative that runs through March 27, 2026. Through the Florida FAFSA...
Sarasota Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Postsecondary Enrollment
Sarasota’s education and community leaders are making a bold pivot in how they expand opportunity for student success and strengthen communities. At a recent kickoff meeting hosted by PLANit Sarasota, leaders announced a new focus to raise the county’s...
A Decade of Driving Change: FutureMakers Marks 10 Years of Bold Progress in Southwest Florida
More than 130 CEOs and C-Suite executives gathered for the sold-out Breakfast of Champions, celebrating a decade of impact driven by FutureMakers Coalition, one of Florida’s most prominent local college access networks and regional talent development initiative. What...
FCAN’s 2026 Policy Priorities
The Florida College Access Network’s (FCAN) 2026 state policy priorities focuses on affordability, an issue that remains top of mind for current and prospective students. Policy options for 2026 include expanding access to the Florida Student Assistance Grant,...