FCAN Blog
Registration Opens for the 2026 Talent Strong Florida Summit
Registration is now open for Florida College Access Network's (FCAN) annual Talent Strong Florida Summit taking place May 6-8, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Building on the momentum of previous themes “Access for All” and “Higher Education, Higher Rewards,” this...
FCAN Continues “First-Gen & Fearless” Storytelling for National First-Generation College Celebration
For the second year in a row, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) and it’s college access and success partners are proud to lead the statewide celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. As part of its First-Gen & Fearless effort, FCAN...
Report Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Florida’s Education and Workforce Data Systems
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) released a new report, Insights Into Action: The Next Phase of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System, examining the current state of Florida’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) and identifying strategic...
Polk Vision Implements College Essay Workshops to Elevate Student Success
Inspired by insights gained at the 2025 Talent Strong Florida Summit, Polk Vision successfully brought a high-impact college essay writing workshop to Polk County, forming a growing partnership with Southeastern University (SEU) and expanding student-focused resources...
A Call for Enhanced Reporting To Strengthen Dual Enrollment
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has released a review of the Florida Legislature’s directed study on dual enrollment expenditures, highlighting new opportunities to ensure these programs remain fiscally responsible while continuing to expand access for...
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,...