FAFSA AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Take advantage of a new opportunity to help increase FAFSA completion rates! Unlock state and federal financial aid to support your students in their postsecondary journeys!
MCAN is seeking applications from school district or ISD administrators who are committed to working with a dedicated, full-time, FAFSA-focused AmeriCorps VISTA member to help raise FAFSA completion rates through a sustainable, systemic approach.
Who should apply?
- School districts in Michigan who are committed to raising their FAFSA completion rates
- Priority is given to school districts that are moving toward a universal FAFSA policy, though this is not a requirement
- Districts with a higher-than-average percentage of economically disadvantaged students will also be prioritized
- Districts that already have a college adviser through AdviseMI, MSUCAC, or MCAC are welcome to apply for an AmeriCorps VISTA as well, as the role is different
MCAN’s FAFSA AmeriCorps VISTA Program embeds trained, dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA members within Michigan school districts or ISDs to build capacity and drastically increase FAFSA completion rates. Under the guidance of MCAN staff and district/ISD leadership, AmeriCorps VISTA members use a data-driven approach to develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures at the district, school, and community level to:
- Raise awareness about the importance of the FAFSA.
- Mobilize resources for FAFSA submission.
- Promote and/or lead training and professional development for staff and community members around financial aid.
- Build systems to increase and sustain FASFA completion rates.
Applications must be submitted online.
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Do you want to chat about whether a FAFSA AmeriCorps VISTA is the right fit for your district or ISD? Contact Jenny McArdle, director of service strategy.