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FCAN releases 2020-21 Florida FAFSA Challenge Dashboard
In order to ensure Florida is talent strong, all Floridians must have access to education or training beyond high school. Did you know that 4 out of 5 Florida college students rely on federal, state, and school-based aid to attend college? Completing the Free...
Key takeaways from ‘Paying for College’ Part I: Scholarships — Ask the Experts
Guest presenters: Earl Young, Director of Operations & Systems Improvements, Sarasota Education Foundation Eric Aquino, Community Impact Officer, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Malaina Mote, Head, Empowerment & Social Mobility,...
Join us on March 11 for Part IV of FCAN’s “Paying for College” webinar series in March
Students and their families are often confused by the myriad ways to pay for college. How to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college? Funding their college education shouldn’t be a mystery. FCAN's Paying for...
Register today for Part III of FCAN’s “Paying for College” webinar series on February 24
Students and their families are often confused by the myriad ways to pay for college. How to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college? Funding their college education shouldn’t be a mystery. FCAN's Paying for...
Despite pandemic, Florida sees all-time high graduation rate for 2019-20
Last week, the Florida Department of Education released updated data on Florida’s high school graduation rate, including increases across all racial demographics. This new data represents Florida’s highest graduation rate ever (90%) and shows steady growth since a low...
FAFSA simplification, Pell expansion, emergency aid and other wins from the 2021 omnibus
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the 2021 omnibus spending bill which includes additional funding for COVID-19 relief and a second stimulus package. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), worked across the aisle with committee leaders Sen. Patty...
Join us for Part II of FCAN’s “Paying for College” webinar series on January 27
Students and their families are often confused by the myriad ways to pay for college. How to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college? Funding their college education shouldn’t be a mystery. FCAN's Paying for...
New National Student Clearinghouse data paint a concerning picture for 2021 college enrollment
In late 2020, National Student Clearinghouse released a new report examining high school graduates’ transition to postsecondary education. This COVID-19 Special Analysis looks at 2020 high school graduate college enrollment using preliminary data from 2,324 high...
Register today for Part I of FCAN’s “Paying for College” webinar series
Students and their families are often confused by the myriad ways to pay for college. How to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college? Funding their college education shouldn’t be a mystery. FCAN's Paying for...
College in the age of COVID-19 — Part 3
How seven Florida students are coping with the coronavirus This story is part 3 of FCAN’s College in the age of COVID-19 series, which follows seven college students from around the state as they navigate school, work, and family life this fall. Read Part 1 and Part...