Resources Available: The Capital Area College Access Network has partnered with its network of Historically Black Colleges and Universities alumni and advocates to provide you with a revised resource guide. HBCUs are dedicated to the mission of increasing postsecondary opportunities for Black and brown students, fostering a culture of belonging and educational equity.
Get Your FAFSA In: CapCAN’s #FAFSAFlocked Campaign kicks into overdrive during February to encourage FAFSA completion. What is FAFSA? It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form that students fill out to apply for financial aid. In order to award federal grants, such as the Pell Grant and federal student loans, the government assesses the information that is included on the FAFSA form. Be sure to take advantage of all the FAFSA events at area high schools. Check out CapCAN’s digital-media advertising and its #FAFSAFlocked Toolkit. Stay tuned for a special #FAFSAFlocked surprise in March!
Podcast: In the latest #CapCANKnows Podcast, AmeriCorps members Dominick and Jack interview Naomi, another Wilson Talent Center student college ambassador.
Postsecondary Gains: The Lumina Foundation released its annual adult postsecondary attainment data. CapCAN is delighted to announce that Ingham County has finally topped 50 percent, and significant gains were made in Eaton County as well. The collective work from CapCAN and its community partners has been one of the critical factors, along with the new Reconnect Scholarship, in sparking this growth.
About CapCAN: The Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) is a community collaborative focused on increasing post-secondary education as an achievable reality for all residents by fostering high educational aspirations through the alignment of our institutions and resources. United Way of South Central Michigan serves as its fiduciary.