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Ensuring No Senior is Left Behind: Get your FAFSA Data Ducks in a Row!
September 30, 2024
By Alessandra Cipriani-Detres
Ahead of the upcoming FAFSA cycle, the National College Attainment Network poses several strategies to streamline the flow of FAFSA completion data so advisers and counselors are equipped to help and manage their students' progress toward their post-secondary goals.
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Five Steps Every District Must Take to Advance Students’ Postsecondary Futures
August 30, 2024
By Bill DeBaun
A new NCAN framework explores key conditions for successful postsecondary transitions and effective advising in school districts. Developed by 17 organizations, it aims to spark nationwide discussions and drive action for advancing student outcomes.
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More Than Grades: Examining Mental Health Support Systems for Postsecondary Students and Beyond.
July 22, 2024
By Nicklas Bara
Nicklas Bara is a third-year medical student at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and owner of Nucleus Tutoring. Bara discusses mental health challenges faced by pre-medical students, available support resources, and ways to expand student mental health care.
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Caring for College and Career Readiness Advisers After a Year Like No Other
June 14, 2024
By Ezequiel Jimenez, Program Intern
Today, high school advisers have either already completed or are nearing the end of their school year-long contracts. After a year like this, how can we provide additional support for advisers to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue?
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Ryan Fewins-Bliss testifies in support of Growing Michigan Together recommendations
June 6, 2024
By Ryan Fewins Bliss
Ryan Fewins-Bliss' testimony in favor of recommendations for increased access to higher education in Michigan, as delivered to the Michigan House Higher Education Committee and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges.
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
May 22, 2024
By Madison Kort
MCAN recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness month. We've compiled several resources and articles to help support Michiganders in May — and year-round.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Student resources and Gov. Whitmer’s commitment to AAPI Michiganders
May 21, 2024
By Madison Kort
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month we recognize and reflect on the contributions and achievements of AAPI students across Michigan.
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Community College Month: Strategizing Success for Every Student
April 19, 2024
By Brandy Johnson
April is Community College Month — #CCMonth if you’re following along on social media — a time to recognize the value of community colleges in offering affordable and flexible educational opportunities across the state of Michigan.
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MCAN's FAFSA 15 Challenge
April 10, 2024
By Jeneen Hatoum
Join MCAN's FAFSA 15 Challenge during the national FAFSA Week of Action! If every Michigan high school submits 15 FAFSA applications during the week of April 15-19, then we would more than make up for the current gap in FAFSA submissions.
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Rethinking Curriculum: Why Postsecondary Planning Can't Wait Until 12th Grade
April 1, 2024
By Reid Higginson
When students spend time in class learning about postsecondary options and applications, they’re able to make more informed choices about their futures. Not only does this lead to increased college enrollment, it also improves postsecondary persistence and results in higher earnings, especially for students from low-income backgrounds who often lack access to this information, both in and out of school.
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Get to Know Genesia Thompson, MCAN’s AmeriCorps VISTA Member
March 14, 2024
By Genesia Thompson
During AmeriCorps Week 2024, MCAN wants to thank, highlight, and celebrate our AmeriCorps members who make a difference in Michigan through service every day. In addition to our AdviseMI and College Completion Corps, MCAN is proud to host an AmeriCorps VISTA placement through the Michigan Community Service Commission. Our currently serving VISTA, Genesia Thompson, reflects on her service term and what impact she has made through AmeriCorps.
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MCAN Celebrates AmeriCorps Week 2024
March 11, 2024
By Jenny McArdle
As AmeriCorps Celebrates 30 years of impact during AmeriCorps Week 2024, MCAN is reflecting on what service has meant to the Sixty by 30 movement in Michigan.