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Making FAFSA a Priority at Central Academy
October 20, 2020
By Mahassin Harp
Central Academy school counselor Mahassin Harp describes how her school won the Governor's FAFSA Challenge by making it a high priority.
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Advising, Overcoming Obstacles, and Helping Students Succeed
October 19, 2020
By Jordan Barnes
Figuring out how best to connect with students has been one of my more difficult challenges while serving as an AdviseMI adviser.
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MCAN announces 2020-2021 College Completion Corps host sites
October 16, 2020
By Jenny McArdle
MCAN’s latest initiative, College Completion Corps (CCC), has announced its host sites for the 2020-2021 academic year. This program will place AmeriCorps members on 16 college campuses across Michigan to serve as Completion Coaches.
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Celebrating FAFSA Completion Success at Niles High School
October 6, 2020
By Jennifer Bierwagen
Jennifer Bierwagen from Niles High School describes how the school won the Governor's FAFSA Challenge.
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Become a College Completion Coach
September 11, 2020
By Trish Caldwell
MCAN is looking for College Completion Coaches for our new College Completion Corps initiative.
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MCAN Board of Directors sees transitions
September 8, 2020
By Christopher Tremblay
As we enter September and begin the transition to autumn, MCAN’s Board of Directors is undergoing some transitions of its own. Several board members are changing roles, and a new member has joined the board.
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Views from our VISTAs
August 27, 2020
By Delesiya Davis
New MCAN VISTAs Schuyler Pruis and Delesiya Davis introduce themselves and discuss their goals for this year.
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MCAN launches 10/10/10 Tour in honor of 10th Birthday
August 24, 2020
By Ryan Fewins Bliss
On August 23, 2020, MCAN turned 10. In honor of this 10th Birthday, MCAN is giving out 10 grants of $10,000 each to 10 organizations in 10 days.
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A Year of National Service at MCAN
August 11, 2020
By Jordan Baah-Sackey
AmeriCorps VISTA Jordan Crandell reflects on her one year of service at MCAN.
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Arthur Hill High School named Michigan's 2019 School of Excellence
July 24, 2020
By Lisa King
The American College Application Campaign and the Michigan College Access Network selected Arthur Hill High School as the 2019 School of Excellence Award winner for Michigan serving as an exemplary model for their state’s application campaign.
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Michigan Power Futbol Academy: Five Ways to Build Success in Soccer and in Life
July 21, 2020
By Kelly Hagmeyer
This blog discusses how the Michigan Power Futbol Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan prepares young adults for college.
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MCAN’s New Impact Map a Critical Tool for Michigan Legislators
July 10, 2020
By Rep. Sarah Anthony
State Representative Sarah Anthony discusses the new MCAN Impact Map and how she plans to use it as a legislator for the benefit of her district.