Apr 16, 2025
MCAN Congratulates Southeastern High School on School of Excellence Award
Detroit school one of 26 recognized for outstanding efforts in helping students apply to college
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Detroit school one of 26 recognized for outstanding efforts in helping students apply to college
Executive directive instructs state departments to increase male enrollment and degree attainment
These Michigan College Month Champion sites had 80% or more of their senior class apply to at least one higher education institution.
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Navigating the world of financial aid can be a daunting task for students and their families. With unfamiliar terminology, deadline pressure, and not knowing where to go for support, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are several free, reliable tools designed to help simplify the process.
MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified on SB 1142, which would change professional development requirements for school counselors, before the Michigan Senate Education Committee meeting on Dec. 10, 2024.
MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified on SB 463, Universal FAFSA, before the Michigan House Education Committee meeting on Dec. 10, 2024.
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College Access Groups Scramble After AmeriCorps Cuts
Inside Higher Ed
A total of $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were axed, according to America’s Service Commission, a nonprofit that represents state and national service commissions, including funding for food pantries and disaster relief programs in areas impacted by recent natural disasters. The majority of AmeriCorps’ staff was also put on administrative leave in mid-April.
‘It’s devastating’: Michigan loses about $15M in federal AmeriCorps cuts
Bridge Michigan
Michigan is expected to lose about $15 million in grant funding for AmeriCorps projects, which range from assisting seniors to reading tutors for children, as part of a larger effort by the federal government to slash the agency’s overall budget.
Michigan’s $1M FAFSA sweepstakes draws 9,000 students in first week
MLive
More than 9,000 Michigan students have already entered a sweepstakes to win up to $50,000 by filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the “Ticket to Tuition” sweepstakes last week as part of an effort to increase FAFSA completion and connect more students with state and federal financial aid.