FCAN Blog
Local Partners Help Students Pay For College Through Innovation and Outreach
A single form—the FAFSA—often determines whether a student’s path leads to college or stops short. Across Florida, local coalitions are proving that sustained, targeted effort can significantly boost completion rates. Thanks to a two-year initiative led by the Florida...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Budget Recap
After two extensions, the 2025 legislative session adjourned sine die on Monday, June 16th– 45 days later than the planned regular 60-day session. Ultimately, initial disagreements between House and Senate leadership over tax cuts and policy approaches to reduce state...
Putnam County CTE Director Leads in Workforce Innovation Across the District
Preparing students for the future workforce requires vision, innovation, and strong partnerships—qualities that Renee Hough, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Putnam County Schools, has brought to the forefront of the district’s success. Since stepping...
Register for “Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Recap” webinar
Florida's 2025 legislative session adjourned on Monday, June 16, with lawmakers passing a $115.1 billion budget, supporting a variety of new and continued initiatives. Major changes include a new funding structure for accelerated courses such as Dual Enrollment and...
FCAN Opens Applications for Fifth Student Advocacy Fellowship
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Advocacy Fellowship, a statewide opportunity that empowers college students to build their communication skills while championing policies that expand access to higher...
Hagerty High School Boosts FAFSA Completion Through Targeted Support and Community Partnership
Hagerty High School in Seminole County is going above and beyond to ensure seniors and their families are fully supported through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) processes. In recognition of these...
Communities Take Bold Steps to Prevent Summer Melt
As high school graduation celebrations settle in, education partners across Florida are focused on tackling “summer melt”—the all-too-common scenario where students with college plans fail to enroll in the fall. Through creative programs and local partnerships,...
Miami-Dade Vice Principal Leads the Charge in College and Career Readiness
As students across the state plan for their future, Academy for Innovative Education in Miami-Dade County is making exceptional strides thanks to the tireless efforts of Vice Principal Dorremi Canelo. A former school counselor, Canelo has transitioned into a...
2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap
There is no budget yet but efforts to support college access and student success advanced this session. The 2025 Legislative Session did not conclude within the regular 60-day timeframe and has been extended. Both chambers have agreed to extend the session to...
New Guide Boosts FAFSA Awareness Statewide, Supporting New Financial Literacy Legislation
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has launched a new resource — "Strengthening Statewide FAFSA Completion"—to help families, schools, and communities boost access to college financial aid and drive progress toward Florida’s talent and workforce goals....