The FAFSA Simplification Act was a bipartisan effort from Congress to streamline the application for students and parents nationwide and expand access to federal Pell Grants, so more students may receive financial assistance. With a series of delays and technical...
As we approach the 2024 Talent Strong Florida Summit, we hope you will take time to reflect on this year’s theme, “Access for All.” The FCAN team provided insight into the summit theme to inspire attendees on our vision of working together to achieve...
The White House and U.S Department of Education (ED) announced April 15-19 as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Week of Action. During this week, high school counselors, principals, after school programs, nonprofit organizations, and more are encouraged...
Florida’s 2024 regular legislative session adjourned on Friday, March 8, with lawmakers passing 211 bills and a $117.46 billion budget, supporting a variety of new and continued initiatives. Major policy changes include a public school deregulation package after...
With the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) release in December 2023, schools and community organizations have had less time to prepare students and their families to fill out the form. In addition, due to the FAFSA Simplification Act, the...