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College Completion Corps expands to 40 coaches, kicks off recruiting for second year

October 15, 2021

Program places AmeriCorps members on campuses to improve persistence and completion

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MCAN statement on bipartisan Michigan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2022

September 21, 2021

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.

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MCAN joins ACAC to kick off college application season on #WhyApply Day 2021

September 15, 2021

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

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MCAN Supports Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Postsecondary Education Investments

August 25, 2021

In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed funding to grow Michigan's middle class, support small businesses, and invest in communities, MCAN shared the following statement from its executive director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss.

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MCAN offers summer FAFSA assistance

August 12, 2021

Support services include help sessions and one-on-one support for students and families

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MCAN awards $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to Talent 2025

July 26, 2021

Funds will be used to create professional development videos encouraging college enrollment

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MCAN awards $20,000 grant to Oceana College Access Network

July 19, 2021

Funds will be dedicated to network expansion and improved data collection

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MCAN awarded $60,000 grant from Native American Heritage Foundation

July 14, 2021

Funds will support college completion coaches at three tribal colleges

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MCAN announces Reach Higher System Impact grants

June 24, 2021

Four Michigan high schools receive funding for continued college access efforts