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.

Funds will be dedicated to supporting new college access and success initiatives

Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) executive director, provided testimony during the Feb. 24 meeting of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges.

Budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year invests in students, educators and educational institutions

Michigan-based family foundation increases grant to MCAN in second year of funding

Collaborative program with San Diego State University provides training in postsecondary attainment

Organization also seeking third VISTA to help sustain MI ECHO Scholarship program

Grant funding will be used to establish community network for postsecondary access work

On Sept. 21, Gov. Whitmer and Michigan’s Legislature came together to announce a $70 million, bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Gov. Whitmer will sign the budget into law before Oct. 1.

National campaign encourages students to apply for college by supporting local application completion events