Press Releases
Press Releases
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MCAN applauds extended deadline for Michigan Reconnect age expansion
August 28, 2024
Adults 21-24 have until Dec. 31 to apply, can use funds for winter/spring, summer 2025 semesters
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MCAN welcomes Tiffany Williams as first-ever director of equity strategy
August 7, 2024
New role will focus on improving internal, external equity strategies
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MCAN applauds K-12, higher education investments in FY25 budget
June 27, 2024
State budget increases funding for schools, expands financial aid for Michigan students
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MCAN awards $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to Downtown Boxing Gym
May 29, 2024
Funding will be used to grow college and career readiness programming.
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MCAN joins partnership to improve postsecondary education access for incarcerated adults
March 5, 2024
Initiative will provide resources for higher education institutions to effectively support marginalized populations
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MCAN incentivizes adult education sites to help increase postsecondary attainment
February 28, 2024
Testing program awards adult learners with college-level preparation
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MCAN announces $45,000 in grants to high schools
February 14, 2024
Nine schools receive Aspire grants to assess, improve college-going culture
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MCAN excited about Gov. Whitmer’s continued support for education
February 7, 2024
Proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes significant investments in postsecondary education, financial aid.
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New Federal FAFSA Guidance on Free/Reduced Lunch Programs Disproportionately Affects Michigan Students and Families
February 1, 2024
Michigan College Access Network is working to inform school counselors, college advisers, and other educational partners after the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) updated its guidance on the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The change impacts thousands of Michigan students and families.