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74%Careers in Michigan's Hot 50 jobs that require a bachelor's degree or more. Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget

$1.35MIncreased earnings of a college grad over the course of their lifetime compared to an individual with only a high school diploma.Social Security Administration

42Careers in Michigan’s Hot 50 jobs that require formal learning past high school.Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget

Press Releases

Apr 16, 2025

MCAN Congratulates Southeastern High School on School of Excellence Award

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Apr 10, 2025

MCAN supports Gov. Whitmer’s call to get more young men enrolled in college

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Upcoming Professional Development

Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition

Do you have a great idea that could help Michigan achieve Sixty by 30? It doesn't need to be something you are doing — it doesn't even need to be something you commit to doing — but it does need to be something that has the potential to get more Michiganders to and through college! Dream big. Reach for the sky. Let your ideas take flight. And maybe win up to $5,000 in cash! Join us for an informational webinar about MCAN's second annual pitch competition. We'll review what to expect in the two-part application process, tips for submission, and frequently asked questions.

Gateway Course Redesign Discovery Seminar

Michigan College Access Network, in partnership with Almy Education and Sova Solutions, is hosting a one-day, in-person convening focused on exploring evidence-based best practices in gateway course redesign and an in-depth look at the upcoming Gateway Course Redesign Faculty Academy.

Annual Conference

MCAN's 14th annual conference will be held Nov. 4-5, 2025, at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan.

Sixty by 30

At MCAN, we have one main goal: Increasing the percentage of Michigan residents with degrees or postsecondary certificates to 60% by the year 2030. By supporting increased access to postsecondary opportunities for low-income students, students of color, and first-generation college-going students, we address systemic inequities head-on. This way, we can empower students and communities in Michigan for generations to come.

February 7, 2025

Three Outstanding (and Free) FAFSA Resources for Students and Families

Alessandra Cipriani-Detres

December 11, 2024

MCAN testifies before Michigan House Education Committee on SB 1142

Dr. Ty Forquer

December 11, 2024

MCAN testifies before Michigan House Education Committee on SB 463

Dr. Ty Forquer

Education. Equity. Empowerment.

When we overturn the barriers preventing many students from accessing postsecondary education, we can empower them to thrive and make a positive impact in their communities—making all of Michigan stronger. Everyone in Michigan deserves this opportunity. That's why our work matters.