In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's call for an expansion of Futures for Frontliners, MCAN shared the following statement from its executive director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss.

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

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

Funds will support professional development and supplies for College Completion Corps

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

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

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)

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

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

Detroit students qualified for scholarships by completing college preparation steps