FCAN Blog
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,...
Fellows Selected for FCAN’s 2025-26 Student Fellowship
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has selected 11 students to participate in the fifth annual Student Fellowship. The Student Fellowship, led by the FCAN Policy Team, empowers college students across the state to build their communication skills while championing...
International Students Contribute to Florida’s Degree Attainment and Workforce Development Goals
According to the State University System (SUS), more than 30,000 international students from over 200 countries are enrolled across its campuses. These students contribute both directly and indirectly to their institutions. The SUS has identified increasing STEM...
Investing in the Future: How Community Partnerships and Summer RISE Empower Citrus County Students
Each summer, incoming junior class students gather at the College of Central Florida in Citrus County for a transformative two-day experience known as Summer RISE. More than just a college prep program, Summer RISE is a collaborative community effort to open doors,...
SCOPE Delivers Personalized Postsecondary Support Across Hillsborough County
SCOPE, Student Center of Postsecondary Exploration, is a transformative initiative designed to help students plan for life after graduation in Hillsborough County. Launched in 2022 at King High School and developed and managed by Hillsborough Education Foundation, the...
Register for “FAFSA Forward: Regional Success Stories & 2026-27 Preview” webinar
Florida College Access Network is bringing together three regional community organizations who have demonstrated measurable success in helping students navigate the FAFSA process. Their outstanding work in FAFSA completion deserves recognition and can inspire other...