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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: Miami-Dade Leaders Help Students Advocate for Universal FAFSA
Since 2021, the Florida College Access Network’s Student Advocacy Fellowship program has been elevating the voices of Florida students in Tallahassee. The program is an opportunity for students to learn about education policy, engage with state policymakers, and...
Supporting Student Success: Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation Receives New Funding to Expand Education Initiatives
Recently, the Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation completed a match grant of $50,000 from the Community Foundation of North Central Florida (CFNCF). The initial $50,000 grant, provided by the Florida Philanthropic Network’s College Access and Success Initiative...
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)...
To Improve Access & Success, Communities Unite to Address Common Challenges
FCAN Celebrates the Power of Collective Learning FCAN recently wrapped up its year-long Community of Practice (CoP) series with 12 Local College Access Network (LCAN) teams across the state. This innovative program, designed to address common challenges in college...
2023-24 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Students Advocate for Universal FAFSA
Amplifying student voices is central to FCAN’s Student Advocacy Fellowship program, which held its third annual trip to Tallahassee earlier this year. Every year, a small group of students is mentored by several of FCAN’s community coalitions across Florida known as...
Bright Futures Scholarship Program: Making Educational Goals Possible
Every year, thousands of Florida high school students worry about being financially able to pursue their dream careers after they graduate. For many students and their families, financial feasibility plays a major part when they are deciding whether to pursue...
A Lively Robotics Lab Prepares High School Career Academy Students for the Future
Tech-savvy and inquisitive students are thriving at Polk County’s Winter Haven High School Technobotics Academy. This program immerses students in the world of robotics, covering its history, building claw-bots, coding, and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD). The...