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Closing the Gap – Fueling Florida’s Workforce at Talent Strong Florida Summit
At the upcoming Talent Strong Florida Summit on May 5-7 in Orlando, one of the standout sessions will focus on strengthening Florida's workforce through collaborative partnerships and education alignment. The session, titled Closing the Gap - Fueling Florida's...
Experience the Power of Higher Education at the Talent Strong Florida Summit
The Talent Strong Florida Summit is the premier event where education stakeholders, community leaders, and economic development champions from multiple sectors come together to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Hosted by the Florida College Access Network...
Key Takeaways from “Emergency Aid in Florida: Bridging the Gap to College Completion” webinar
The Florida College Access Network recently convened experts to highlight successful emergency aid program models and practical implementation strategies. With over 75% of Florida students who left college citing financial reasons, the webinar explored how emergency...
FCAN Analysis: Financial Aid Trends of Florida Transfer Students
Florida's newly enrolled transfer students at public universities receive less than 25% of the over $200 million in financial aid disbursed yearly. FCAN examined the financial aid trends of Florida College System transfer students who hold AA degrees (FCS AA)...
FCAN Advocacy Fellows Elevate Student Voices in Tallahassee
A group of student advocacy fellows, supported by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), traveled to the state’s capital from March 10-12 for the fourth annual FCAN Advocacy Day in Tallahassee. This unique program empowers students with the skills and confidence...
Driving Opportunity for All: CFEED’s Data-Driven Approach to Student Success
At this year’s Talent Strong Florida Summit, one of the most compelling sessions underscores the direct link between education and opportunity: CFEED: Interactive Readiness Model - Driving Opportunity for All in K-12 and Higher Education. This session will explore...
Florida has billions to gain by making college affordable for everyone | Opinion
Originally published by Sun Sentinel (March 17, 2025) and Orlando Sentinel (March 14, 2025)Written by Braulio Colón, Executive Director, Florida College Access Network View article on the Orlando Sentinel website A growing chorus of skeptics question whether a college...
Register for “Emergency Aid in Florida: Bridging the Gap to College Completion” webinar
Join the Florida College Access Network on Thursday, March 27, at 3:30 PM ET for an important discussion on emergency aid programs and their role in supporting student success. This timely webinar presents new research findings from HCM Strategists on emergency aid...
FCAN and FASFAA Webinar Informs High School Counselors on the 2025-26 FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides various types of aid to support eligible students to pay for college with federal grants, loans, work study programs, state aid, as well as institutional aid. The 2025-26 FAFSA opened in November after...
Empowering the Future: The Immokalee Foundation’s Community-Driven Career Pathways Program
Located in Southwest Florida, just 35 miles east of Naples, Immokalee is home to a large agricultural community where many families suffer intergenerational poverty and very low educational attainment. By partnering with Collier County Public Schools, Florida Gulf...