FCAN Blog
A Kick-Off to College Application Season
As a new school year kicks off, high school seniors are stepping into their final year filled with excitement and big decisions. Among that includes planning for life after graduation. Apply Yourself Florida, Florida College Access Network’s statewide initiative, aims...
Annual College 101 Series Returns, Helping Students Navigate the College-Going Journey
This September, the annual College 101 virtual sessions return for students and families to learn more about the college-going process. Each session will cover a key topic including: college and career pathways, the application process, and how to pay for a...
Bridge 2 Life Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education, Commissioner of Education, and education leaders for a FAFSA Beta Workshop as Florida’s Only Testing Partner
Broward County’s Bridge 2 Life (B2L) marked a major milestone on August 13, hosting a special reception followed by a FAFSA completion workshop as part of its participation in the 2026–2027 FAFSA Beta test. B2L is one of only a handful of organizations nationwide, and...
DeSoto County Launches LCAN to Help Students Complete FAFSA and Pursue Postsecondary Success
Community-driven partnership joins statewide effort to build a Talent Strong Florida When Mark Smith joined Thomas Williams of PLANit Sarasota at a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop, he saw firsthand the barriers many families face when trying...
Polk Vision Cultivates the Next Generation of Young Leaders
Across courthouses, classrooms, and community businesses this summer, eight rising high school juniors and seniors from across Polk County explored their future through Youth Leadership Polk: Class VII—a transformative program powered by Polk Vision. For two immersive...
Key Takeaways from “2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap” Webinar
Running 45 days longer than normal, Florida’s 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, after passing 262 bills and a balanced budget totaling $115.1 billion. On July 15, during our 2025 Legislative Session Recap webinar, special guests Senator Alexis...
College and Career Centers Offer a Blueprint for Postsecondary Readiness
Across Florida, education leaders are transforming college and career centers into high-impact spaces where students receive personalized advising, explore options, and prepare for life after high school. These redesigned hubs are fostering stronger connections...
Celebrating This Year’s FCAN Champion: Gene Marshall
[Photo left to right: Marlene Spalten, FCAN's Board of Advisors Chair, Gene Marshall, 2025 FCAN Champion, Braulio Colón, FCAN's Executive Director.] Each year, the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) honors an individual whose enduring commitment, collaborative...
Redefining Workforce Readiness at Dave Thomas Education Center
In just one year, Tiffany Ramsey has redefined what workforce education can look like at Dave Thomas Education Center in Broward County. With passion, innovation, and strategic thinking, she has gone above and beyond to help Floridians access the training and...
Elevation Scholars Sets the Standard for College Readiness with Innovative Student Support Programs
In alignment with the Florida College Access Network’s (FCAN) College Ready Florida initiatives, Elevation Scholars has emerged as a statewide leader in preparing high-achieving, high-need students for success in higher education. Through strategic, data-driven...