Press Releases

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Michigan Partnership for Academic Transitions announces new learning teams

June 16, 2021

Second cohort includes Henry Ford College, Gogebic Community College and Grand Rapids Community College

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Michigan College Access Network applauds Maddy Day’s appointment to Michigan Education Trust

June 9, 2021

MCAN board chairperson will also serve on tuition program’s board of directors

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MCAN receives sponsorship from Western Governors University

June 2, 2021

Funds will support professional development and supplies for College Completion Corps

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Michigan College Access Network awards $30,000 to schools for FAFSA efforts

May 27, 2021

Dash for Cash initiative rewards 21 high schools for increased FAFSA completion rates

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MCAN invests $50,000 in student incentives to improve FAFSA completion rates

May 24, 2021

Dash for Cash partnership with Michigan Department of Treasury aims to increase access to financial aid

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National College Attainment Network invests $150,000 in MI FAFSA and college application completion

April 20, 2021

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and the College & Career Access Center of Jackson (CCAC) have been awarded $150,000 in grants from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

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MCAN offers College Decision Day Mini Grants to help celebrate college-bound students

April 8, 2021

Grants give schools flexibility to recognize students’ postsecondary plans in COVID-safe ways

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MCAN announces Year 2 Reach Higher High School grants

April 1, 2021

Ten participating schools receive $5,000 grants to continue postsecondary access work

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MCAN celebrates two $40,000 College Board Opportunity Scholarship winners

March 31, 2021

Detroit students qualified for scholarships by completing college preparation steps