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Press Releases
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MCAN awards BEST Benzie County $25,000 grant
November 27, 2023
Continuous Improvement Grant will support college readiness efforts.
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MCAN announces 2023 College Access Impact Award winners
November 9, 2023
MCAN honored college access and success champions from across the state at its 12th annual conference. The 2023 College Access Impact Awards recognized 13 people and organizations who are positively impacting college access and attainment in Michigan.
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MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testifies in favor of FAFSA legislation
October 17, 2023
MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified in front of the Michigan Senate Committee on Education in support of Senate Bill 463, which would establish FAFSA completion as a high school graduation requirement.
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MCAN Deputy Director Jamie Jacobs testifies in favor of Promise Zone legislation
October 4, 2023
Earlier today, MCAN Deputy Director Jamie Jacobs testified in front of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee in support of Senate Bill 350, which would give Michigan’s Promise Zones more flexibility to address students’ financial needs.
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MCAN builds college-going culture during Michigan College Month
October 4, 2023
Schools and organizations across the state work to boost college applications among high school seniors.
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MCAN announces fourth cohort of School Counselor Fellows
September 27, 2023
Program offers advanced training in leadership, advocacy for Michigan school counselors
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Michigan schools kick off Michigan College Month amid falling enrollment rates and worker shortages
September 1, 2023
Hundreds of Michigan high schools will work to increase the number of students applying for college throughout October
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Gov. Whitmer Declares Feb. 7–11 School Counseling Week
September 1, 2023
MCAN joins with Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling and Michigan School Counselor Association to highlight role of school counselors
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MCAN launches another year of building college-going culture with AdviseMI
August 29, 2023
AmeriCorps program increases college access in communities with low college-going rates