Press Releases
Press Releases
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MCAN announces $50,000 in grants to 10 Michigan high schools
January 18, 2023
ASPIRE grants provide funding to assess, improve college-going culture in schools
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MCAN announces third cohort of School Counselor Fellows
November 29, 2022
Program offers advanced training in leadership, advocacy for Michigan school counselors
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MCAN announces 2022 College Access Impact Award winners
November 10, 2022
College access champions from across the state recognized at MCAN’s 11th annual conference
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MCAN announces new board member, executive committee updates
November 2, 2022
Upper Peninsula superintendent brings rural perspective, K-12 experience to MCAN leadership
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MCAN awards $20,000 in Innovative Program Grants
October 19, 2022
Funds will support college preparation programs at two Detroit organizations
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MCAN kicks off Michigan College Month amid increased interest in college affordability
October 9, 2022
MCAN kicked off Michigan College Month on Oct. 1, with 233 schools and community-based organizations participating statewide. The goal of this month is to provide every graduating senior in Michigan the opportunity to apply to college.
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MCAN responds to bipartisan approval of funding for Michigan Achievement Scholarship
September 29, 2022
Legislators passed the $560 million scholarship program, marking a historic investment in addressing the barrier of college affordability in Michigan.
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MCAN responds to loan forgiveness plan
August 25, 2022
MCAN is encouraged by the announcement of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and the progress that it makes in addressing the persistent and widespread problem of postsecondary affordability.
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MCAN awarded $55,000 grant from Native American Heritage Fund
July 14, 2022
Funds will support College Completion Corps coaches at Michigan’s three tribal colleges