Press Releases

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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.

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MCAN responds to Gov. Whitmer’s free community college plan

January 25, 2024

Governor announced push for two years of community college at State of the State address

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Michigan Higher Education Coalition Updates Talent Sustainability Recommendations for 2024

January 24, 2024

Michigan Higher Education Roundtable offers strategies to improve college attainment, build stronger workforce

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Inaugural cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows announced

January 17, 2024

Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals join to offer professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals

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MCAN awards $20,000 grant to Oakland80

December 13, 2023

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $20,000 LCAN Planning Grant to Oakland80 to implement strategies to increase postsecondary educational attainment in Oakland County.

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MCAN awards $10,000 grant to The Etiquette Series

December 13, 2023

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to The Etiquette Series to help fund college readiness programming until August 2024.

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MCAN Compass Award recipient named acting director of MiLEAP

December 4, 2023

Michelle Richard to serve as acting director of newly launched Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.