Advocacy Spotlight: Capital Region Leaders Support Students Advocating for Universal FAFSA and Need-Based Aid
As part of FCAN’s 2023-24 Advocacy Fellowship,15 students participated in two days of advocacy in Tallahassee to share their stories with legislators. ASPIRE, the local college access network serving Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, partnered with FCAN to recruit...
New Report Illuminates Real Cost of College in Florida
A new report released today by Florida College Access Network highlights opportunities to improve college access and affordability for low-income students in Florida. While tuition, fees, and textbooks stand as primary expenses, most college costs are attributed to living expenses.
Florida State Board of Education Adopts Rule on New Specialized AA Transfer Degrees
Last week during the State Board of Education’s July meeting, the Board approved a new rule creating the new specialized AA transfer degree (SAAT) for Florida College System (FCS) students. The action comes from House Bill 1285, passed earlier this year during the...