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Michigan free college tuition programs spread across the state

March 8, 2021
Bridge Michigan

Tuition-free programs are spreading across Michigan’s four-year college campuses, a movement that appears to have been sparked by two new and wildly popular free community college programs initiated recently by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Educational Focus in Michigan Turns to Helping Find Success Beyond High School

February 24, 2021
Rural Insights

A look at completion rates in the Upper Peninsula and ways to improve college access and success for rural Michiganders in that part of the state.

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High school seniors encouraged to complete FAFSA by March 1

February 13, 2021
Holland Sentinel

Michigan high school seniors are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to ensure priority consideration for state aid.

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MCAN grant paid for Sanilac SAT tutoring

February 10, 2021
Sanilac County News

Schools in Sanilac County were able to offer an SAT tutoring program for high school students last year, thanks in part to a grant to Brown City Schools from the Michigan College Access Network.

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Ryan Fewins-Bliss on Michigan Business Beat

February 5, 2021
Michigan Business Network

Ryan Fewins-Bliss joined the Michigan Business Beat to talk about our COVID grants and the enrollment crisis.

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New council to focus on helping Michigan students recover from COVID-19 education disruptions

February 4, 2021
MLive Michigan

The new Student Recovery Advisory Council, comprised of 29 members with a variety of educational, medical and labor backgrounds, will make recommendations on how to help students transition back to in-person learning.

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Two Thumb Area school districts received MCAN grants in 2020

February 3, 2021
Huron Daily Tribune

The Caseville and Unionville-Sebewaing Area school districts received grants from the Michigan College Access Network this past year, helping students stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michigan’s free community college offer isn’t free in parts of the state

February 3, 2021
Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan looks at the gap in the Michigan Reconnect program for residents who live outside of a community college district.

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Michigan’s new, free community college program: What you need to know

February 2, 2021
Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan breaks down the essential information about Michigan Reconnect, the new scholarship program for adult learners.

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Michigan essential workers get free tuition. Soon, many others can, too.

February 1, 2021
Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan reports on the Futures for Frontliners scholarship program and the launch of Michigan Reconnect.

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Wayne State University wins Fleet Award for college access

December 20, 2020
Today @ Wayne

The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) recently honored Wayne State University with the Fleet Award during their 2020 College Access Impact Awards.

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Utica school counselor among educators selected for fellowship

December 9, 2020
Macomb Daily

A Utica Community Schools junior high school counselor is among 13 counselors selected for a program focused on postsecondary student success.

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MCAN awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 15th round of funding

December 7, 2020
FOX 47

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded $9,500 in its 15th round of COVID-19 Response Grants to three organizations in Michigan.

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Michigan College Access Network hiring 25 positions statewide

November 10, 2020
FOX 47

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is seeking diverse candidates for 25 positions, from entry to senior level, across the state.

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Addison schools get tech grant

November 6, 2020
Hillsdale Daily News

Addison Community Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant courtesy of the Michigan College Access Network.

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There's no such thing as 'college material' — everyone can achieve post-secondary success

November 6, 2020
Lansing State Journal

I grew up in Eaton Rapids where we didn’t have a Meijer, Starbucks or even a Walmart in our town.

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Michigan College Access Network awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 14th round of funding

November 6, 2020
FOX 47

MCAN has awarded $22,182 in its 14th round of COVID-19 Response Grants to three organizations in Michigan.

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SDSU launches program supporting school counselors in Michigan

October 25, 2020
The Daily Aztec

San Diego State launched the School Counselor Fellows Program in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network.