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Education experts team up to answer college-going questions during free “College 101” event
The process of preparing for college — particularly in the midst of a global pandemic that has already caused many Floridians to alter their postsecondary plans — can be overwhelming. No student should have to navigate this process alone, which is why more than a...
Finishing the Florida FAFSA Challenge strong during COVID-19
The Florida FAFSA Challenge concludes in two weeks, and Florida is 18,445 FAFSAs away from reaching the goal of improving FAFSA completion statewide by 5% over last year. Congratulations to the 49 schools in Florida that had already met their 5% goal (as of March 5)!...
Key takeaways from “Paying for College Part IV — FAFSA Verification Update: Reducing ‘Melt’ with a More Targeted Approach”
Guest presenters: MorraLee Keller, Director of Technical Assistance, National College Attainment Network Raymond AlQaisi, Policy & Advocacy Manager, National College Attainment Network FCAN host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships In...
NCAN Guest Blog: A Quick Guide to Financial Aid Award Letters
By Ainsley Ash, National College Attainment Network Thank you to our friends at the National College Attainment Network for sharing this information with FCAN’s audience. We hope that it will help all individuals better navigate the financial aid award letter...
Florida 2nd in nation for AP performance, according to new College Board report
The College Board’s recently released annual Advanced Placement Cohort Data Report finds Florida is #2 in the nation for successful Advanced Placement (AP) performance. Enrollment in AP courses has continued to expand over the last decade. Despite the COVID-19...
Register today for March 25 FCAN webinar — Leveraging Black Greek Letter Organizations to Serve Underrepresented Students: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s #CAP Program
Guest presenters: Dr. Krystal L. Clemons, Assistant Professor, Liberty University Dr. Fallon K. Dodson, School Counseling Manager, D.C. Public Schools Bianca M. Gregory, School Counselor, Norfolk Public Schools Tangela Dupree, First Vice President & Programs...
New Florida Affordability profile released by the Southern Regional Education Board
The top 10 fastest-growing jobs in Florida all require degrees and certificates beyond high school. In order for Florida to be talent-strong, students need a variety of affordable postsecondary options, whether that may be technical school, a two-year college, or...
Free College 101 event makes going to college less daunting for students with just 4 steps
Many students have delayed their college plans due to the pandemic, which can mean forgoing college altogether for some of them. This can have longer term earnings consequences. That’s why more than a dozen education stakeholders from across Florida have partnered...
2021 Florida Legislative Session Preview: Workforce development, dual enrollment, state financial aid, and other proposals impacting Florida students
The 2021 Florida Legislative Session is slated to start on March 2nd, and this year is unlike any other. With a nearly empty Capitol building, elected officials and their staff are working diligently through the pandemic to pass legislation crucial to Florida’s...
Key takeaways from “Paying for College Part III — Financial Aid Updates and Special Circumstances”
Guest presenters: Carrie Warick, Director of Policy & Advocacy, National College Attainment Network Daniel Barkowitz, Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid/Veteran’s Affairs, Valencia College FCAN host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network...