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Michigan College Month Fee Waivers
October is Michigan College Month, and several institutions are waiving their application fees for part or all of the month! Many more schools never charge an application fee. Click below to learn more and get our downloadable toolkit.
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MCAN's 15th Annual Conference
Registration is now open!
MCAN's 15th annual conference will be held Nov. 3-4 in Traverse City, Mich. This year’s theme will highlight the shared benefits of higher education — not just to individuals, but to communities, the workforce, and the state.
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Latest Press Releases
All Areas of Work
Michigan College Access Network honors 9 higher education champions at College Access Impact Awards
November 4, 2026
Michigan College Access Network recognized nine individuals and organizations advancing postsecondary access and success across the state during its College Access Impact Awards ceremony yesterday evening. This year's College Access Impact Awards introduced seven redesigned categories celebrating work at every stage of a student's journey...
High School Innovation
Michigan Students Receive More Than 25,000 College Admission Offers Through MI College Match
October 7, 2026
Statewide direct-admission initiative has generated more than $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, with additional offers still expected.
Advising and Coaching
MCAN celebrates AmeriCorps service, welcomes new college advisers and coaches
September 21, 2026
Last week, Michigan College Access Network celebrated the impact of AmeriCorps members serving high school and college students across Michigan and welcomed a new cohort of advisers and coaches with a dinner and networking reception in Lansing.
Impact Map
This online resource for educators, administrators, legislators, and college access professionals displays student and community outcome data by ISD, county, region, legislative district and state connected to increasing attainment.
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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.