MCAN offers webinars to enhance professional development opportunities for its network, and also to address urgent topics in the field of education and postsecondary access and attainment. Webinars are available free of charge. SCECHs are available.
Single Session Webinars
Navigating the New Education Landscape: What Policy Changes Mean for You and Your Students
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director, Michigan College Access Network
Recent shifts in federal education policies, guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, and federal aid program changes via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are reshaping the higher education landscape. This webinar will break down the most significant changes and explore how they may affect your work and the students you support. You'll leave with clear insights and actionable takeaways to prepare with confidence.
Webinar Series
September 24, 2025 - May 6, 2026
This five-session webinar series will highlight the latest Xello updates and include interactive "ask-me-anything" sessions where educators can ask their questions directly to Xello experts. Additional information and webinars will be posted soon!
December 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Presenters: Jenny Chandler, Director of Relationship Management, Sallie Mae
This three-part webinar series from Sallie Mae will share key tips on applying for scholarships and writing a winning scholarship essay, gap financing options for college, and highlight the latest changes in the higher ed landscape, and how to navigate changes seen at the federal level.
January 27, 2026 - March 11, 2026
This four-part webinar series with Sallie Mae will cover different topics related to the pursuit and completion of higher education in America, drawing from findings in their recent research studies, How America Pays for College and How America Completes College.