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Press Releases
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MCAN launches comprehensive, statewide 2020 Decision Day activities for high school seniors
April 27, 2020
This initiative features new, virtual and other unique efforts to celebrate college-bound students during the global pandemic.
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Gov. Whitmer recognizes 13 Michigan high schools for outstanding 2020 FAFSA completion rates
April 16, 2020
Three schools received $10,000 in cash awards as part of the governor’s FAFSA Challenge.
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Michigan College Access Network welcomes two new directors
April 14, 2020
Director of Community Mobilization Strategy and Director of Service Strategy to join the team.
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MCAN invests $10,000 to help Alpena high school students earn college credits
April 13, 2020
Grant will focus on training more instructors to offer additional college courses virtually.
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MCAN Commends Gov. Whitmer, Calls for Focus on College-Going Students During COVID-19 Crisis
April 9, 2020
The following is a statement from Ryan Fewins-Bliss, executive director of MCAN.
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MCAN presents grant opportunities to postsecondary initiatives affected by COVID-19 global pandemic
April 7, 2020
Funding will support areas of need to assist with college readiness, enrollment and completion.
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Michigan College Access Network receives $30,000 from Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan
January 31, 2020
$30,000 grant from Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan will support college access for undocumented students in Michigan.
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MCAN receives $150,000 grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
December 9, 2019
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has received a $150,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. This grant will support college readiness, enrollment and completion activities to help MCAN make progress toward the “Sixty by 30” goal.
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College Cash Campaign kicks off statewide with support from Gov. Whitmer
December 2, 2019
The campaign aims for a 75% FAFSA completion rate for 2020 high school graduates.