FCAN Blog
FCAN welcomes Ashley Butler and Channing D. Thornton to its board of advisors
The Florida College Access Network’s Board of Advisors is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to its ranks: Ashley Butler, President and Franchisor of Ice Cold Air, and Channing D. Thornton, Executive Vice President at Regions Financial...
FCAN Selects 15 Student Advocacy Fellows to Champion Education Policy Change
FCAN selects a cohort of 15 student advocacy fellows to participate in its third annual Advocacy Day in Tallahassee. This event provides students with a unique platform to engage with elected officials and champion needed improvements in education policies. "Student...
Key Takeaways from “The Better FAFSA Overview” Webinar
The Better FAFSA will be released in December 2023, with an official date to be announced from Federal Student Aid. By statute, it must be released by January 1, 2024. With these changes, many questions have surfaced for students, parents, and practitioners. In an...
Register for “Florida Math Pathways: Putting Students at the Center”
How will the new Florida math pathways put students at the center?Join us on Thursday, October 26, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST, and learn how our expert panelists brought forth the opportunities that led to the math redesign initiative set for full implementation in the...
Six local communities receive support to guide students through college and career planning
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is excited to announce participants in a new opportunity developed to support Florida high schools through a yearlong program to enhance and improve the implementation of the College Ready Florida (CRF) statewide initiatives....
Welcoming FCAN’s newest team members
FCAN is thrilled to introduce you to five exceptional individuals joining the FCAN team. Each new member brings unique skills, experiences, and a deep passion that will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in furthering FCAN's mission to improve college access and success...
Register for “FAFSA Series: The Better FAFSA Overview”
Guest Presenters: Bill DeBaun, Senior Director of Data and Strategic Initiatives, National College Attainment Network Dameion Lovett, Program Director, Office of Financial Aid, University of South Florida & 23-24 President of the Florida Association of Student...
Key takeaways from “Universal FAFSA Policy – Examples of Advocacy, Adoption & Implementation”
Guest Presenters: Barrye Bailey, Education Program Consultant, Office of Career and College Readiness, Louisiana Department of Education Ebony Holmes, Director of Public Information & Advising, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Chandra Scott,...
RESEARCH BRIEF — Understanding Career and Technical Education in Florida
FCAN’s latest brief, Understanding Career and Technical Education (CTE), answers common CTE questions and expands on several CTE related topics including: Florida CTE participation at a glance How CTE programs work at the high school and postsecondary level Stacking...
Communities across Florida bring student voices to Tallahassee
Advocacy Spotlights: ASPIRE, Graduate Miami-Dade, and Achieve Palm Beach ASPIRE Formed in 2018, ASPIRE is the local college access network (LCAN) servicing Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties. ASPIRE works to ensure that all of their students are college and career...