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MCAN statement on bipartisan Michigan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2022
September 21, 2021
On Sept. 21, Gov. Whitmer and Michigan’s Legislature came together to announce a $70 million, bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Gov. Whitmer will sign the budget into law before Oct. 1.
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MCAN joins ACAC to kick off college application season on #WhyApply Day 2021
September 15, 2021
National campaign encourages students to apply for college by supporting local application completion events
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MCAN Supports Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Postsecondary Education Investments
August 25, 2021
In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed funding to grow Michigan's middle class, support small businesses, and invest in communities, MCAN shared the following statement from its executive director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss.
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MCAN offers summer FAFSA assistance
August 12, 2021
Support services include help sessions and one-on-one support for students and families
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MCAN awards $10,000 Innovative Program Grant to Talent 2025
July 26, 2021
Funds will be used to create professional development videos encouraging college enrollment
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MCAN awards $20,000 grant to Oceana College Access Network
July 19, 2021
Funds will be dedicated to network expansion and improved data collection
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MCAN awarded $60,000 grant from Native American Heritage Foundation
July 14, 2021
Funds will support college completion coaches at three tribal colleges
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MCAN announces Reach Higher System Impact grants
June 24, 2021
Four Michigan high schools receive funding for continued college access efforts
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MCAN statement for 2021 Kids Count Data Books and identifying challenges to Michigan's youth
June 23, 2021
In response to the new data reports, MCAN shared the following statement from its executive director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss.